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Today we're going universe-hopping with the McManus siblings (writer/directors Kevin and Matthew and star Michaela). This fun and clever twist on time-wobbly sci-fi is available to rent or buy now via multiple streaming services.Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastRedux Redux (2025)dir. Kevin McManus & Matthew McManuswrit. Kevin McManus & Matthew McManusstarring Michaela McManus, Stella Marcus, Jeremy Holm, Jim Cummings

After an accidental 100 year hiatus, we're ironically back with a movie called The Moment.With an exponentially growing list of IMDb credits, Charli xcx may be the next person contractually obligated to appear in every single film. Pour yourself an Aperol Spritz, soak in The Moment's mockumentary style, and get ready to play cameo bingo with us.The Moment is available to rent or buy now via multiple streaming services.Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastThe Moment (2026)dir. Aidan Zamiriwrit. Aidan Zamiri, Bertie Brandesstarring Charli xcx, Alexander Skarsgård, Rosanna Arquette, Hailey Benton Gates, Jamie Demetriou

If you had to be trapped on a desert island with only one director's movies, whose filmography you taking? Just throwing it out there, Sam Raimi is a solid dark-horse choice.We celebrate Raimi's long-overdue return to his horror roots and whether or not it's enough to get us back into a 4DX theater. (It's not.) We also talk about three underrated stars of the screen who are having a much-deserved moment right now: Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, and wild boars.Send Help is available now on VOD, with a 4K/Blu-ray release arriving April 21.Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastSend Help (2025)dir. Sam Raimiwrit. Damian Shannon, Mark Swiftstarring Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, Edyll Ismail, Dennis Haysbert, Xavier Samuel

Dads, right? Always trying to get you to star in their weepy indie films.In today's episode, we chat about this International Feature winner from Scandinavian dream team Joachim Trier, Renate Reinsve, and Stellan Skarsgård, and discuss the difficulty of actors playing actors, the best house of 2025, and how old your kids have to be to show them Irreversible.Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastSentimental Value (2025)dir. Joachim Trierwrit. Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trierstarring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning

The perfect film to watch while enjoying a big bowl of your favorite pasta...Sit back and let Lea Myren take you on a ride through some of the most varied and disgusting visuals we've witnessed recently. Mix in a heavy dose of beautiful imagery, cinematography, and lighting, and you're in for a night of weird, Cinderella coded fun.Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastThe Ugly Stepsister (2025)dir. Emilie Blichfeldtwrit. Emilie Blichfeldtstarring Lea Myren, Ane Dahl Torp, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, Flo Fagerli, Isac Calmroth, Malte Gårdinger

What's your murder mystery movie watching style? Trying to guess who did it along the way or waiting for the answer to unfold?On today's episode, we discuss religion in film, Netflix taking over the world, and exactly how many movies we suspect Josh O'Connor was in last year.Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastWake Up Dead Man (2025)dir. Rian Johnsonwrit. Rian Johnsonstarring Daniel Craig, John O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, Thomas Haden Church, Jeffrey Wright

Yep, we ate too many snacks last night and watched our faves take home their gold for approximately 47 hours.Join us as we reminisce on yesterday's event with varying degrees of enthusiasm, cynicism, and nostalgia.Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastThe 98th Academy Awards aka The Oscars (2026)hosted by Conan O'Brien

Grab yourself a Xanax and a warm blanket, and let Rose Byrne's masterful performance tuck you in for an anxiety-fueled, Safdie produced ride.Let's talk about bad therapists, the relief of finding a good therapist, and how many times we've collectively fallen through ceilings. And how jarring was it to see Conan O'Brien pop up in a surprisingly cold role?Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastIf I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025)dir. Mary Bronsteinwrit. Mary Bronsteinstarring Rose Byrne, Conan O'Brien, A$AP Rocky, Danielle Macdonald, Delaney Quinn, Christian Slater

So you've just lost your job. You can either give away your Golden Retrievers... or sell your possessions. Choose carefully.What you do next may not quite mirror Man-su's journey throughout this film, but who are we to judge. And it sure was fun to watch. We're still unpacking this one, weeks later.Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastNo Other Choice (2025)dir. Park Chan-wookwrit. Park Chan-wook, Lee Kyoung-mi, Don McKellar, Jahye Leestarring Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min, Yeom Hye-ran

Midlife crises, classy riverboats, and the struggles of starting an RV battery... This movie has it all!Join us as we discuss the scrappy nostalgia of making films with friends, the underrated experience of going to a cinema, and the fact that Paul Rudd doesn't age (until now!). We're ready to remake a pretty eclectic collection of films, including a miniseries. So hop in the van - we're going to Prince Edward Island tonight!Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastAnaconda (2025)dir. Tom Gormicanwrit. Tom Gormican & Kevin Ettenstarring Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior, Selton Mello

If you haven't heard about this film, we highly recommend it! Make sure you begin by watching Jean-Luc Godard's "Breathless" if you haven't seen it before. It's available on HBO Max. And then you can hop over to Netflix for Richard Linklater's "Nouvelle Vague," a biopic-adjacent account of the making of "Breathless."Join us for our first ever director double dip on this podcast (we covered Linklater's "Blue Moon" back in November). And let us know your favorite Linklater film!Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastNouvelle Vague (2025)dir. Richard Linklaterwrit. Holly Gent & Vincent Palmo Jr.starring Guillaume Marbeck, Zoey Deutch, Aubry Dullin

Step up your filmmaking game, folks. If your government hasn't given you a cease and desist, you've got work to do.Are you team Hamid, team Vahid & Shiva... or team dog from the opening sequence? And let's talk about Alex's pastry truck memory for a second. Ice cream trucks are great and all, but if a truck showed up in our neighborhood with fresh baked croissants? Next level.It Was Just An Accident is now available to rent or buy via several services, including Apple TV. And shout out to Some Like it Reel for recommending this film!Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastIt Was Just An Accident (2025)dir. Jafar Panahiwrit. Jafar Panahistarring Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Majid Panahi, Mohamad Ali Elyasmehr

The fact that none of the kids in this film were nominated for Oscars is criminal.Get ready for middle school flashbacks, the smell of chlorine magically wafting off your screen, and a score that will make you feel like you're in a horror movie.The Plague is currently in theaters.Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastThe Plague (2025)dir. Charlie Polingerwrit. Charlie Polingerstarring Everett Blunck, Kayo Martin, Joel Edgerton, Kenny Rasmussen

What's your favorite airport thriller, and has it been made into a movie yet? If not, you better buy those rights quick!In this episode, we continuously mispronounce Amanda Seyfried's name, speculate about veneer budgets for ex-cons, and contemplate if “one hundred hairs” would be a whole scalp full.Going on record that we called it early this film was getting a sequel! And if Sydney Sweeney wants to come clean our houses, we'll accept our fate.The Housemaid is currently in theaters.Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastThe Housemaid (2025)dir. Paul Feigwrit. Rebecca Sonnenshine (screenplay)starring Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone, Indiana Elle, Elizabeth Perkins

Have you ever been so overcome with bottomless ambition that you had to drop everything and become the world table tennis champion?In this episode, we check out the new Safdie solo joint and ping-pong it back and forth a little with some different feelings about unlikable protagonists, sports movies that aren't really sports movies, and the blinding light that is Chalamet.Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastMarty Supreme (2025)dir. Josh Safdiewrit. Josh Safdie & Ronald Bronsteinstarring Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Kevin O'Leary, Abel Ferrara, Fran Drescher

As a person who hates shoes and loves cats, our still and quote today sure are relatable...Newcomer Eva Victor shines with a perfect blend of comedic and heartfelt writing, directing, and acting. We're unanimously fans of hers now and will be following her career wherever she goes!Sorry, Baby is available to watch now on HBO Max with a subscription.Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastSorry, Baby (2025)dir. Eva Victorwrit. Eva Victorstarring Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, Louis Cancelmi, Kelly McCormack, Lucas Hedges, John Carroll Lynch

What if we all start saying "Jay Kelly" to mean just kidding? Jay Kelly.In this episode we discuss the fine line between George Clooney and characters played by George Clooney, the ongoing Sandlerssance, and how much value cheesecake adds to a movie.Jay Kelly is currently streaming on Netflix (as part of their global media domination strategy).Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastJay Kelly (2025)dir. Noah Baumbachwrit. Noah Baumbach & Emily Mortimerstarring George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, Patrick Wilson

Considering our split on this one, we’re betting there’s a 50% chance you’ll be emotionally compromised watching this film, so have your tissues ready and your therapist on speed dial.In this episode, we discuss the power of art to impact us all in different ways, the use of direct quotes and references in movies based on historical figures, and our unanimous obsession with Jessie Buckley.And now we’re wondering, have you ever walked out of a movie?Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastHamnet (2025)dir. Chloé Zhaowrit. Chloé Zhao & Maggie O'Farrellstarring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Jacobi Jupe, Joe Alwyn

We're back from the holidays with Eternity starring Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller.We discuss how much rom-com we like in our rom-coms but mostly get distracted wondering who we'd bring with us to which of this movie's pre-packaged paradises. (We're taking Da'Vine Joy Randolph and John Early to Cinema World, how about you?) And does anyone have tips on how to love your job so much that you’d choose to continue doing it in the afterlife?Eternity is currently on the tail end of its theatrical run and available on VOD (with an Apple TV streaming release to follow).Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastEternity (2025)dir. David Freynewrit. Pat Cunnane & David Freynestarring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, Callum Turner, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, John Early

Who would you rent Brendan Fraser for in your life? Does he do cuddles? We'd pay to cuddle him.Whether or not we approve of this service, we certainly approve of Akira Emoto getting everything he wants in this world. And cat festivals. We approve of cat festivals.Apply your face paints, pay a new friend for a night out, and look for Rental Family playing in your local theaters.Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastRental Family (2025)dir. Hikariwrit. Hikari & Stephen Blahutstarring Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Mahina Gorman, Akira Emoto

Can we ask you something? If someone cooked you scallops at a romantic retreat after 4 months of dating, would you assume you're in a relationship?Can we ask you something else? Did you bet against hearing the word "kerning" in our episode today?If we're ever in trouble, our first phone call will be to... none of these characters. And it turns out secluded country houses might just be another theme of this year (every year?).Oh, Hi! is currently streaming on Netflix.Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastOh, Hi! (2025)dir. Sophie Brookswrit. Sophie Brooksstarring Molly Gordon, Logan Lerman, Geraldine Viswanathan, John Reynolds, David Cross

As much as we enjoy our chosen quote, it's got nothing on the 1987 original film's "I don't wanna be the only asshole in heaven."We unanimously agreed Michael Cera owns the remake with his long johns, firefighter's pole, and Home Alone style deathtrapped house. But we have some questions. If you had to go on a game show to save your family, which one would you choose? And does anyone else subconsciously shout "stop filming me" at every public event?Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastThe Running Man (2025)dir. Edgar Wrightwrit. Michael Bacall & Edgar Wright (screenplay)starring Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Jayme Lawson, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones

On another recent Unprocessed field trip, we had the opportunity to screen Kelly Reichardt's new film in Asheville, NC. If you're in the area, be sure to check out one of our favorite spots, the Fine Arts Theatre.The Mastermind features a stacked cast, a beautifully muted color palette, and some mesmerizing jazz. Join us as we discuss the irony of this film's title, the effectiveness of lingering on tedium in filmmaking, and our nostalgia for 70s/80s style McDonald's food.Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastThe Mastermind (2025)dir. Kelly Reichardtwrit. Kelly Reichardtstarring Josh O'Connor, Alana Haim, Hope Davis, John Magaro, Gaby Hoffman, Bill Camp

Is everybody okay? Hard question to answer after seeing this movie. And I never thought I’d cry again while *editing* a podcast episode, but here we are!Though we debated Terrence Malick and the effectiveness of narration in filmmaking, we unanimously agreed that Joel Edgerton owns the screen with every glance. And listen out for some glorious, unintentional sound effects throughout our recording.If you’re ever in the Charlotte NC area, be sure to check out one of our new favorite spots, The Independent Picture House!Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastTrain Dreams (2025)dir. Clint Bentleywrit. Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar (screenplay)starring Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, William H. Macy, Kerry Condon, Paul Schneider

The Yorgos/Stone collab continues, and we are here for it. Starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and newcomer Aidan Delbis, this cult favorite director's latest is actually a remake of the South Korean sci-fi comedy Save the Green Planet.Follow us down the conspiracy rabbit hole as we choose which liar to believe, discuss our favorite Yorgos Lanthimos films, and debate over which of us loves Jesse Plemons the most.Bugonia is currently in theaters and also available to rent on VOD.Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastBugonia (2025)dir. Yorgos Lanthimoswrit. Will Tracystarring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, Alicia Silverstone

When's the last time you licked a window? Lynne Ramsay returns with another anxiety-riddled psychological drama, this time starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, and it touches a raw nerve with some of our podcast crew. (Mental health trigger warnings abound.)Join us to discuss boxy aspect ratios, cats vs. dogs, the lasting power of Sissy Spacek, and the right and wrong way to abandon your spouse in your isolated country home.Die My Love is in limited theatrical release and is also available via VOD services like Fandango at Home.Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastDie My Love (2025)dir. Lynne Ramsaywrit. Enda Walsh, Lynne Ramsay, Alice Birch (screenplay)starring Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, Sissy Spacek, Nick Nolte, LaKeith Stanfield

Remember how Frankenstein’s monster has bolts through his neck and can barely speak? Now throw that memory away and hit play on del Toro’s version, diving back to the original book by Mary Shelley in both aesthetic and dialogue style.Prepare for beautiful sets and scenery, but we’re split on who amongst us has walked out of a del Toro film immediately wanting a creature boyfriend.Frankenstein is available to watch now with a Netflix subscription.Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastFrankenstein (2025)dir. Guillermo del Torowrit. Guillermo del Toro (screenplay)starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, Mia Goth

Max Minghella’s second feature film took us for a ride. From Looker to Look Who’s Talking references, we now have a long nostalgia list to rewatch ASAP.And shockingly, some of us weren’t entirely convinced not to go ahead and call Arian Moayed for an appointment… Will the treatment provide us with Kate Hudson’s entire wardrobe from this film though?Shell is available to rent or buy on Apple TV, Fandango at Home and many other services! It is also on Paramount+ with a subscription.Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastAnd if you want to hear more from Alex's metal band, follow on Bandcamp @⁠Dead Crustacean⁠!Shell (2025)dir. Max Minghellawrit. Jack Stanleystarring Elisabeth Moss, Kate Hudson, Kaia Gerber, Arian Moayed, Este Haim, Elizabeth Berkley

Linklater is always a must see for us. But now we’re getting self-conscious about the appearance of our back skin… and the fact that none of us could pull up the name Stephen Sondheim to save our lives.And if you need to pee in two acts, boy do we have an app for you. RunPee. It’s free. Get it now. No regrets.Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastBlue Moon (2025)dir. Richard Linklaterwrit. Robert Kaplowstarring Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, Andrew Scott

Wanna have a paranormal adventure that has absolutely nothing to do with the whole rest of the Halloween/Michael Myers franchise that came before (or after!) this film? Check out H3!And honestly, sick masks, Silver Shamrock. 10/10, would wear. Are you buying the pumpkin, witch, or skull? We’re also disappointed we didn’t disintegrate inside a laser beam when we visited Stonehenge.Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastHalloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)dir. Tommy Lee Wallacestarring Tom Atkins, Stacey Nelkin, Dan O’HerlihyComing up next… Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon on Friday!

Have you really seen TRON: Ares if your chair wasn’t continually attempting to violently expel you to the floor for the full runtime?Join us as we dissect the 4DX experience, debate filmmaking vs. Disney World rides, and reminisce about the original Tron from 1982. We’re also realizing after 2 for 2 that our secondary theme for this podcast could be people getting slapped across the face…Follow us on Instagram @⁠unprocessed.movie.podcastTRON: Ares (2025)dir. Joachim Rønningstarring Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Gillian Anderson, Jodie Turner-Smith

Have too much going on in your life? Feel overwhelmed? Have you tried… “making a podcast with your friends?”Join us as we see way too many movies, then sit in someone’s car and talk about them immediately afterwards with zero time to process our thoughts. Follow us on Instagram @unprocessed.movie.podcastHave you seen After the Hunt yet? What did you think? And what’s your favorite cheese?After the Hunt (2025)dir. Luca Guadagninowrit. Nora Garrettstarring Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield, Michael Stuhlbarg, Chloë Sevigny