What If I Don’t Like It? - A Movie Discussion Podcast

First time watching Con Air (1997)… and somehow this absurd action movie actually works. Is Nicolas Cage the reason this chaotic ‘90s classic still holds up, especially for first-time viewers?In our newest episode of What If I Don’t Like It?, I’m joined by multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker Jaina Cipriano for her first-ever viewing of Con Air... and the results are not what we expected! We break down: - Jaina’s honest first reaction to Con Air- Why the movie’s absurd tone actually works- How ‘90s action films differ from modern blockbusters- The role of humor in high-stakes storytelling- Nicolas Cage’s performance—and why it carries the film- Whether this movie is secretly… good?Plus, we talk about Jaina’s work as a multidisciplinary artist, immersive storytelling, and how fear can shape creative work. 🎧 ABOUT THE PODCAST What If I Don’t Like It? is a film podcast where guests confront their biases by watching movies they think they won’t enjoy, and then we unpack what actually happens! 📍 FOLLOW Jaina CiprianoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jainastudio/Website: https://www.jainaciprianophotography.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jainaphotoX (Twitter): https://x.com/jainastudio📍 FOLLOW Kt Baldassaro ( @MovieRuntime )Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@movieruntimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/movieruntime/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieRuntimeLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/MovieRuntime/🎬 MORE EPISODES YOU’LL LIKE Check out our episodes on Heavy Metal and Bad Boys for more unexpected movie deep dives. 👇 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more film analysis, movie deep dives, and filmmaker conversations.Timestamps:00:00 First Time Watching Con Air?!01:10 Meet Jaina Cipriano04:30 Art, Photography & Filmmaking10:45 Storytelling Across Mediums16:30 Fear, Creativity & Immersive Work24:50 First Movie Memories27:15 Comfort Movies & Favorites30:50 Movies That Should Be Made33:00 Why Jaina Avoided Con Air35:30 First Impressions of Con Air39:00 Nicolas Cage Performance Breakdown44:30 Why the Movie Actually Works49:30 90s Action vs Modern Blockbusters54:30 Cinematography & Visual Style58:30 The Absurdity Factor1:02:00 Favorite Scenes1:05:30 Final Thoughts: Does It Hold Up?

Two weeks ago, I dropped the full deep-dive episode on Heavy Metal with illustrator/ artist Brett Kelley, and if you haven’t checked that out yet, this is your sign.Today’s as part of our new formatting in Season 3, I have a standalone trivia segment packed with some of the wildest behind-the-scenes facts, obscure details, and straight-up insane production stories from this cult classic. From lost music rights that kept the film off home video for YEARS, to the truth behind Taarna’s flying steed, to the real bones used in the animation… yeah, it gets weird.And trust me, this is just the appetizer.🎧 Watch / Listen to the FULL episode by visiting the show page!If you’re into cult films, animation history, or chaotic production stories, this one’s for you.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more film deep dives, trivia, and behind-the-scenes breakdowns.#HeavyMetal #filmfacts #MovieTrivia #FilmTrivia #80scartoons #CultClassic #animationhistory #filmcommunity #1980sMovies #FilmPodcast #WhatIfIDontLikeIt #cultfilm #filmtok #filmdiscussion #movietok #filmpodcast

This episode, we’re discussing the animated cult classic Heavy Metal. A strange, influential, and often controversial film that helped push adult animation into mainstream conversation.Host Kt Baldassaro is joined by illustrator Brett Kelley for a deep dive into Heavy Metal (1981) : its origins, its visual style, and why the movie still has a devoted following more than four decades later.In this Heavy Metal (1981) review and discussion, we explore:• How the film grew out of the French sci-fi comic magazine Metal Hurlant• The artistic influence of legendary illustrator Jean Giraud• The movie’s unusual anthology format and multiple animation studios• Why the Harry Canyon segment feels like a visual predecessor to The Fifth Element• The cult reputation of the Tarna storyline• How modern anthology animation like Love, Death & Robots echoes its style and structureIf you’re curious about the history of adult animation, cult sci-fi films, or the legacy of Heavy Metal (1981), this episode breaks down why the movie still sparks debate among film fans, artists, and animation lovers.🎨 Follow Brett Kelley & see his artworkShop: https://ko-fi.com/bkartmerc/shopInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bkartworks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BKArtMerc/🎧 Follow Kt Baldassaro (@MovieRuntime)Instagram & TikTok: @MovieRuntimeYouTube: @MovieRuntimeLetterboxd: @MovieRuntime00:00 Theme Song00:51 Why You May or May Not Like Heavy Metal (ep Teaser)04:28 Welcome to the Episode!10:05 The Evolution of Animation and Storytelling15:38 The Role of Music in Heavy Metal19:18 Characterization and Themes in Heavy Metal25:00 Cultural Reflections and Critiques25:50 Soft Landing32:34 Grimaldi36:18 Harry Canyon45:15 DEN58:54 The Evolution of Heavy Metal Magazine01:06:58 Heavy Metal 2000: A Sequel's Journey01:12:56 The Shift in Heavy Metal's Audience01:13:37 Captain Sternn01:17:45 B-17: A Horror Segment01:23:43 So Beautiful and So Dangerous: Absurdity in Animation01:33:42 The Best Scene in the Movie01:42:11 The Character of Tarna and Her Agency01:55:48 Heavy Metal's Evolution and Future02:01:49 TAARNA02:02:02 The Ending and Its Significance02:07:09 Exploring Iconic 80s Fantasy Films02:13:40 The Possibility of a Remake02:21:11 Community and Heavy Metal Culture02:25:58 The Heavy Metal Collective and Local ImpactMovies Mentioned on this episode:Mean Streets (1973)The Lord of the Rings (1978)Wizards (1977)Alien (1979)Heavy Metal (1981)Dragonslayer (1981)Tron (1982)Conan the Barbarian (1982)Ghostbusters II (1989)The Abyss (1989)Pulp Fiction (1994)The Fifth Element (1997)Blueberry (2004)

Ever wondered why Napoleon Dynamite feels so strangely specific — and why that awkwardness actually works?In this trivia segment from What If I Don’t Like It? (Episode 43), filmmaker Victoria Roccaforte and I break down 10 obscure behind-the-scenes facts about Napoleon Dynamite that reveal how carefully constructed this “random” movie really is.We get into:• Why Jon Heder drew all of Napoleon’s sketches himself• The deliberate choice behind that monotone delivery• How real Preston High students shaped the film’s texture• Why Pedro’s speech was simplified at the last minute• How silence in the edit became one of the movie’s sharpest comedic tools• And the subtle ending tweak that gives the story emotional staying powerWhat looks accidental is intentional. What feels awkward is engineered. And understanding the architecture behind the comedy makes the film even more fascinating — whether you love it or still don’t quite “get it.”🎧 Listen to the full episode for our complete conversation about why this indie breakout still divides audiences decades later.—#NapoleonDynamite #MovieTrivia #FilmTrivia #IndieFilm #CultMovies #FilmPodcast #MoviePodcast #WhatIfIDontLikeIt #FilmCommentary #JonHederTimestamps:00:00 – Exploring the Depths of Napoleon Dynamite00:33 – ONE: Napoleon’s drawings were Jon Heder’s own01:30 – TWO: The monotone voice was deliberate02:24 – THREE: Real Preston High students in the film03:18 – FOUR: The real origin of the tater tots04:04 – FIVE: Pedro’s speech was simplified at the last minute04:53 – SIX: The film changed real-world behavior05:41 – SEVEN: Silence engineered in post-production06:20 – EIGHT: Limited coverage shaped the aesthetic06:54 – NINE: Regional and cultural rhythm behind the humor07:30 – TEN: The ending was refined for emotional durability08:11 – Want to go deeper? Full episode discussion

I finally watched Napoleon Dynamite, and I need to talk about it!With returning guest and filmmaker Victoria Roccaforte, we break down how this tiny Sundance film turned into a cultural juggernaut, why it made over $130 million in home video sales, and how its awkward sincerity separates it from the mean comedies of its era.We get into: – The origin of the character from Peluca – The bizarre hand-model credit sequence – The Rex Kwon Do scene – Pedro’s surprisingly emotional arc – The spectrum-coded comfort of the film – Meme oversaturation and cultural fatigue – And whether this movie actually holds upIs it overhyped nostalgia? Or a genuinely radical indie comedy?Press play.🔗 Follow & Watch Victoria Roccaforte Website: victoriaroccaforte.com Films: victoriaroccaforte.com/films Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/vrocca Instagram: @vrocca_ TikTok: @vrocca YouTube: @vroccafilmsBluesky: vroccafilms.bsky.social🎧 Follow Kt Baldassaro (@MovieRuntime) Instagram & TikTok: @MovieRuntime Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime00:00 Welcome to the Episode!04:43 Cultural Impact of Queer Media10:45 The Future of Queer Cinema16:41 Reflections on Film Awards22:48 Concluding Thoughts on Film and Media27:15 The Challenge of One-Location Stories33:20 Streaming Availability and Recommendations38:25 Exploring Paul Thomas Anderson's Work40:24 The Evolution of Napoleon Dynamite44:33 Cultural Context and Comedy Preferences50:39 Cultural Judgments and Film Preferences53:10 Personal Connections to Iconic Films55:11 Family Ties and Film Legacy58:50 The Quirkiness of Dads and Their Viewing Choices59:51 Relatability in Quirky Comedies01:03:04 The Impact of Quotability in Film01:05:40 Echolalia and Representation in Film01:09:08 The Comfort of Being Seen in Cinema01:11:31 Production Insights and Dance Scenes01:16:06 Realism and Character Development in Comedies01:20:16 Timeless Comedy and Its Context01:21:40 Character Dynamics and Relationships01:23:55 Connections in the Film Industry01:26:45 Cultural References and Their Impact01:29:29 Character Growth and Development01:31:23 Themes of Acceptance and Individuality01:33:56 Subverting Stereotypes in Film01:37:37 The Importance of Open Endings01:39:51 The Evolution of Audience Engagement01:41:01 The Impact of Home Media Sales01:46:34 The Layers of Identity: Elvis Costello and Napoleon Dynamite01:48:20 Favorite and Least Favorite Scenes: A Deep Dive01:51:30 Casting Choices and Character Development01:56:56 The Unique Humor of Napoleon Dynamite01:59:15 Rewatching Nostalgia: Does It Hold Up?02:02:47 Recommendations and Cultural Impact of Napoleon DynamiteMaster Chronological List of all Films Mentioned in this EpisodeThe Wizard of Oz (1939)Revenge of the Nerds (1984)Sixteen Candles (1984)St. Elmo’s Fire (1985)Boogie Nights (1997)Magnolia (1999)Donnie Darko (2001)Napoleon Dynamite (2004)The Benchwarmers (2006)Blades of Glory (2007)There Will Be Blood (2007)The Lobster (2015)Call Me by Your Name (2017)Phantom Thread (2017)Uncut Gems (2019)Elvis (2022)Poor Things (2023)Blue Moon (2024)Last Showgirl (2024)Marty Supreme (2024)Sorry Baby (2024)Wicked (2024)Begonia (2024)One Battle After Another (2024)

Greta Gerwig’s Little Women (2019) is critically adored, but is it the version that actually lasts? In this episode, I'm joined by Holly Holiday (Get Your Popcorn Podcast) for a deep, conversational breakdown of why this story keeps returning, how adaptation shapes meaning, and why nostalgia is such a powerful (and dangerous) lens. This is a film conversation for people who love movies and like questioning them!🎬 FILMS DISCUSSED INCLUDELittle Women (1994, 2019), The Fabelmans, Midsommar, Nosferatu, Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island, The Color Purple, Oppenheimer, Interstellar, and more.00:00 – Introducing Holly & why Little Women again05:50 – Film bros and exhausting discourse10:18 – Childhood movies that actually matter15:09 – Spielberg, sentimentality, and craft23:40 – Adaptation vs reinvention31:10 – Greta Gerwig’s narrative structure38:45 – Casting age gaps & audience perception46:15 – Florence Pugh’s performance problem (and strength)52:40 – Revisiting the 1994 version1:02:30 – Method acting myths1:17:00 – Horror movies vs prestige awards1:28:00 – Directors who stop taking risks1:34:00 – Bale vs Chalamet discourse1:40:00 – Final thoughts & where to find Holly#LittleWomen#FilmCriticism#MoviePodcast#Adaptation#Cinema

What If I Don’t Like It? – Season Two Finale: The Night of the Hunter (1955)For the season two finale, I’m joined by film critic Carl Gustafson ("@Carlthefilmcritic") to talk about The Night of the Hunter (1955), a classic horror film often called one of the greatest and most influential movies ever made. Why do filmmakers love it? Why did it fail on release? And why can it feel intimidating to first-time viewers?This episode is perfect for anyone who has avoided this classic because it feels lofty or intimidating. Carl and I break down the film’s direction by Charles Laughton, Robert Mitchum’s iconic performance, its expressionist cinematography, and why it remains a genuinely tense, emotional, and influential movie.Whether you’re a horror fan, a classic film lover, or just curious about this famous movie, this conversation is a friendly guide to The Night of the Hunter.Where You Can Find UsKt Baldassaro (@MovieRuntime) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@movieruntime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movieruntime YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieRuntimeCarl Gustafson (@Carlthefilmcritic) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carlthefilmcritic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlthefilmcritic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarlTheCritic00:00 Introduction to The Night of the Hunter and Episode Overview11:15 Film Reviews, TikTok, and How We Talk About Movies16:58 First Movie Memories, Comfort Films, and Horror Origins22:31 The American Dream and Classic Hollywood Themes27:32 The Night of the Hunter Plot Overview and First Reactions31:57 Film Noir, Expressionism, and Cinematic Style36:00 Cinematography, Shadows, and Visual Storytelling39:40 Influence on Modern Horror and Filmmakers42:04 Women in The Night of the Hunter: Sexuality and Power45:50 Religion, Good vs Evil, and Moral Fear48:20 Iconic Scenes and Lasting Imagery52:37 Pacing, Structure, and Narrative Choices56:07 Character Development and Child Protagonists01:00:49 Robert Mitchum’s Performance as a Horror Villain01:04:42 Film Score, Sound Design, and Atmosphere01:11:22 Why The Night of the Hunter Still Matters01:18:33 Corrections, Context, and Extended Discussion01:19:34 True Story Influences and Charles Laughton’s Direction01:21:02 Release Problems, Critical Reception, and Reevaluation01:27:14 Final Thoughts, Legacy, and Season Wrap-UpMovies Referenced in This EpisodeListed by year of releaseThe Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)Nosferatu (1922)Frankenstein (1931)The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939)Dumbo (1941)The Night of the Hunter (1955)Marty (1955)Lady and the Tramp (1955)East of Eden (1955)Cape Fear (1962)My Fair Lady (1964)Onibaba (1964)Eraserhead (1977)Suspiria (1977)The Fox and the Hound (1981)Das Boot (1981)Blue Velvet (1986)Do the Right Thing (1989)Edward Scissorhands (1990)Perfect Blue (1997)The Big Lebowski (1998)Requiem for a Dream (2000)No Country for Old Men (2007)Coraline (2009)Black Swan (2010)The Shape of Water (2017)Suspiria (2018)Midsommar (2019)Us (2019)Bo Is Afraid (2023)Lisa Frankenstein (2024)

Is Fried Green Tomatoes secretly the beginning of a Wendigo movie?A fun and heartfelt deep dive into Fried Green Tomatoes with Brian Cottington from Cinema Psychos. We break down the film’s queer subtext, Southern Gothic themes, adaptation changes, VHS nostalgia, and why this 1991 classic still resonates. Plus: Hellraiser, food in movies, 90s comfort rewatches, and way too many cannibalism jokes.We get into:• why Fried Green Tomatoes still hits emotionally• book vs. film changes (and what got censored)• queer coding, agency, abuse, and Southern Gothic vibes• VHS nostalgia, NES cartridges, and growing up on tapes• comfort rewatches, horror gateways & Brian’s love for Hellraiser• how movies shape food culture (Tampopo, Wonka bars, fried green tomatoes)• the Christina Ricci movie we absolutely blanked on• plus… more cannibalism jokes than anyone asked for 😅If you love movies, film history, weird trivia, and totally unhinged tangents—welcome home.New episodes drop monthly.Subscribe for long-form deep dives with equal parts heart and chaos.Follow Brian Cottington (Cinema Psychos)Instagram: @CinemaPsychosTikTok: @CinemaPsychosPodcast: Cinema Psychos ShowFollow KT Baldassaro (What If I Don’t Like It?)Instagram: @MovieRuntimeTikTok: @MovieRuntimeYouTube: @MovieRuntimeTimestamps00:52 – Cold Open + Intro01:41 – Guest Intro: Brian from Cinema Psychos05:44 – Writing Episodes: Script Process & Workflow08:32 – TikTok Growth, Visual Style & On-Camera Tips12:57 – Audio Quality Talk: Mics, Sound Design & Best Practices17:07 – VHS Nostalgia: Watching 2001: A Space Odyssey on Tape22:22 – Brian’s Film Habits & Comfort Rewatches28:22 – Hellraiser: Cenobites, Clive Barker & Franchise Evolution30:30 – Fried Green Tomatoes: Adaptation Choices31:21 – Oscars History: What Beat It That Year32:50 – Queer Representation: Coding, Tropes & Supermarket Sweep42:62 – Gender, Abuse, Identity & Agency55:12 – Food in Movies: Tampopo, Wonka Bars & More1:00:07 – Christina Ricci Tangent (Now and Then)1:06:73 – Cannibalism Running Gag + Ravenous1:08:24 – Righteous Gemstones: Danny McBride Archetypes1:22:42 – Final ThoughtsMovies Mentioned2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)Tampopo (1985)Hellraiser (1987)The Little Mermaid (1989)Batman (1989)Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)A Goofy Movie (1995)Now and Then (1995)May (2002)Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005)Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)No Country for Old Men (2007)Avatar (2009)Batgirl (unreleased, 2022)Wile E. Coyote vs. Acme (unreleased, 2023)

Horror film reviewer Taylor Complains (@taylorcomplains) joins host Kt Baldassaro (@MovieRuntime) to dig into Frank Oz’s 1986 cult horror musical classic Little Shop of Horrors. Killer plants sing, Rick Moranis charms, and the bleak alternate ending is somehow more expensive than Aliens. Kt and Taylor dive into what happens when a horror fan with zero patience for musicals meets one of the campiest cult classics of the 1980s. From killer plants to killer performances, they debate whether Little Shop of Horrors deserves its legacy, or if it’s all just Muppet-fueled madness.We also dig into: 🎭 Frank Oz’s Muppet DNA and why his practical effects still hold up 40 years later 💀 That infamous alternate ending… the one test audiences couldn’t handle 🎥 Rick Moranis’s “lovable loser” energy and why it somehow works every time 🧵 Why horror and comedy blend perfectly, but musicals can drive even die-hard horror fans insane 🌆 The original 1960 version with Jack Nicholson, and how it evolved from B-movie to Broadway hit 😂 Taylor’s brutal honesty, his case for bleak endings, and why he rates this one a "2… maybe 2.5, but only because it eats everyone at the end.”Whether you’re a Little Shop devotee or a proud musical hater, this episode delivers sharp film analysis, chaotic humor, and a surprisingly heartfelt appreciation for practical effects and bad decisions.🔗 Follow Taylor Complains TikTok: @taylorcomplains YouTube: @taylorcomplains Instagram: @taylorcomplains🎧 Follow Kt Baldassaro (@MovieRuntime) Instagram & TikTok: @MovieRuntime Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime YouTube: @MovieRuntime#LittleShopOfHorrors #FrankOz #RickMoranis #HorrorMusical #FilmPodcast #CultCinema #MovieRuntime #WhatIfIDontLikeIt #80sMovies #PracticalEffects #SteveMartin #JackNicholson #PodcastInterview #FilmCritic #HorrorTikTok #TaylorComplains #HorrorCommunity #FilmAnalysis #ComedyPodcast #cultmovies Master Chronological List of all Films Mentioned in this EpisodeGo Ask Alice (1973)Little Shop of Horrors (1960)The Dark Crystal (1982)The Thing (1982)Gremlins (1984)Ghostbusters (1984)The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)The Fly (1986)Little Shop of Horrors (1986)Spaceballs (1987)Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)Arachnophobia (1990)Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)Pulp Fiction (1994)Natural Born Killers (1994)Vampires (1998)Ravenous (1999)Magnolia (1999)Boondock Saints (1999)Rush Hour (1998)Blade (1998)The South Park Movie (Bigger, Longer & Uncut) (1999)The Descent (2005)Brokeback Mountain (2005)There Will Be Blood (2007)[REC] (2007)No Country for Old Men (2007)Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008)Quarantine (2008)Antichrist (2009)Cabin in the Woods (2011)Melancholia (2011)Evil Dead (2013The Voices (2014)The Lure (2015)Call Me By Your Name (2017)Anna and the Apocalypse (2017)The House That Jack Built (2018)Licorice Pizza (2021)Him (2024)Longlegs (2024)Sinners (2024)Chapters:00:00 Intro & Guest Introduction01:00 Why Horror Musicals Are Hard to Love03:00 Anna and the Apocalypse vs. Little Shop05:00 Theater Kids, Performance, and Authenticity08:00 Taylor’s Horror Background & Top Films13:00 Film Critique and Letting People Like What They Like17:00 Nihilism, PTA, and Modern vs. Classic Horror28:00 Why the Bleak Ending of Little Shop Works31:00 Frank Oz, The Muppet Aesthetic, and Practical Effects35:00 The Alternate Ending and Test Audiences42:00 American Audiences’ Obsession with Happy Endings44:00 Despair, Self-Indulgence, and What Makes Art Work47:00 Puppetry, Performance, and the Magic of Lip Syncing53:00 Character Voices, Archetypes, and Rick Moranis’ “Lovable Loser”01:35:00 Final Thoughts: Why the Film Endures Despite Its Flaws

Independent filmmaker Victoria Roccaforte joins host Kt Baldassaro (@MovieRuntime) to dive deep into Richard Linklater’s rotoscoped sci-fi masterpiece A Scanner Darkly and the world of Philip K. Dick. ▶️ From the mind-bending animation process to the film’s eerily prescient themes of surveillance, addiction, and identity, this conversation is packed with insight for cinephiles and casual viewers alike.We also explore: 🎬 Victoria’s award-bound short Only Time Heals, shot across all four New England seasons and premiering at LAVA Film Festival 🎥 How Linklater’s naturalistic directing style compares to filmmakers like James Cameron, Sofia Coppola, and Gus Van Sant 🎨 Rotoscoping history, Robert Downey Jr.’s improvisation, and why A Scanner Darkly remains one of the most faithful Philip K. Dick adaptations 🌈 Queer representation in cinema: from Bend It Like Beckham to Fried Green Tomatoes; and the compromises filmmakers face to get stories on screenWhether you’re here for film analysis, animation talk, or indie filmmaking inspiration, this episode has it all.🔗 Follow & Watch Victoria Roccaforte Website: victoriaroccaforte.com Films: victoriaroccaforte.com/films Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/vrocca Instagram: @vrocca_ TikTok: @vrocca YouTube: @vroccafilms Bluesky: vroccafilms.bsky.social🎧 Follow Kt Baldassaro (@MovieRuntime) Instagram & TikTok: @MovieRuntime Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime#AScannerDarkly #RichardLinklater #PhilipKDick #FilmPodcast #IndieFilm #Rotoscope #Animation #MoviePodcast #VictoriaRoccaforte #WhatIfIDontLikeIt #MovieRuntime #KeanuReeves #PodcastInterview #FilmAnalysis #IndependentFilmMaster Chronological List of all Films Mentioned in this Episode1914 – Coco the Clown (rotoscope shorts)1968 – Belladonna of Sadness1975 – Trilogy of Terror1978 – The Lord of the Rings (animated, Ralph Bakshi)1982 – Blade Runner1983 – The Big Chill1988 – Who Framed Roger Rabbit1991 – Terminator 2: Judgment Day (James Cameron reference)1994 – Anna: 6–181994 – The Lion King (quick Disney mention)1995 – Before Sunrise1997 – Titanic1997 – Perfect Blue *1998 – Quest for Camelot1998 – Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas *1998 – Run Lola Run (side mention in discussion of time/structure)1999 – The Matrix (Philip K. Dick influence discussion)1999 – Fight Club (quick cultural mention)2000 – Requiem for a Dream *2000 – American Psycho (mentioned alongside Fight Club)2001 – A.I. Artificial Intelligence2001 – Waking Life2002 – Blue Crush *2003 – Oldboy (mentioned in extreme cinema context)2004 – Before Sunset2006 – A Scanner Darkly2009 – Avatar (James Cameron’s tech/water discussion)2010 – Black Swan2013 – Before Midnight2013 – Under the Skin (Scarlett Johansson alien reference)2014 – Boyhood2015 – Ex Machina2017 – Loving Vincent2022 – Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood2023 – Hit Man (Linklater, Netflix)

What if a board game could trap you for 26 years… and when you finally escape, you’re Robin Williams in full survival mode? That’s Jumanji — and it’s way darker, weirder, and more heartfelt than you might remember.In this episode of What If I Don’t Like It?, Scott and I revisit the 1995 classic after traveling to Keene, New Hampshire for the 30th Anniversary celebration — inflatable animal stampede, restored theater screening, scavenger hunt, and all.We dig into:The secret lore of the Jumanji game (and its Zathura connection)Casting “what ifs” from Tom Hanks to Sean PennRobin Williams’ incredible professionalism on setThe CGI vs. practical effects magic — and the wheezing rhino that stole the showHow a movie can still shape a community 30 years laterFrom behind-the-scenes chaos to wild trivia, this is part movie deep-dive, part travelogue, and a whole lot of 90s nostalgia.Follow & rate the show so you never miss our takes on movies you think you know (but might not).

Independence Day Special NEW Episode!You’ve seen the memes. You’ve heard the line: “I’m gonna steal the Declaration of Independence.” If you’re anything like me, that alone might’ve convinced you National Treasure wasn’t for you. I thought it was going to be overly patriotic, too Disneyfied, or worse—Nicolas Cage screaming about ancient glasses. I was wrong.In this special July 4th episode, I sit down with the one and only National Treasure superfan, Harry Marks, to dig into the movie’s historical roots, wild character chemistry, and why this film manages to be both brilliantly smart and hilariously dumb—in the best way possible.We unpack everything from cultural impact and historical accuracy (or lack thereof), to the underrated brilliance of Cage’s quiet sincerity and the thrill of puzzle-box storytelling. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a skeptic like I was, there’s something here for you.📌 Follow the show, rate it if you loved it, and share it with someone who still thinks The Da Vinci Code is peak treasure cinema.📖 Check out Harry’s books: ➡️ Cabinet of Curiosities – Buy Here ➡️ Library at the Center of the Earth – Buy HereFor more from Harry, visit: linktr.ee/hcmarks🗺️ Up for an adventure? Try the Green Mountain Adventure Challenge00:00 Why Might Someone Not (Think) They’ll Like National Treasure?05:59 Welcome to the Episode!08:40 Historical Context and Authenticity11:28 Character Dynamics and Performances14:16 Comparisons to Other Films17:02 Engaging with History and Adventure19:53 Cultural Impact and Legacy24:23 Exploring Mystery Genres28:05 The Evolution of Adventure Films31:47 Cultural Reflections in Treasure Hunting35:41 Nicolas Cage's Subtle Performance40:19 The Impact of Historical Context on Film49:23 Historical Accuracy in Film: A Double-Edged Sword53:41 The Art of Storytelling: Balancing Fact and Fiction58:48 Casting the Next Nicolas Cage: The Future of Movie Stars01:03:07 Cinematography and Set Design: Crafting Visual Narratives01:05:48 Favorite Scenes: Moments that Captivate

Join filmmaker and film critic Kt Baldassaro (@MovieRuntime) as she welcomes guest Crystal Justine (@HeyCrystalJ)—creator of TheCinemaNook.com—for a deep dive into Joe Wright’s Pride & Prejudice (2005). From manic pixie dream girls and horror community drama to ADHD writing chaos and the enduring power of practical effects, this episode is a warm, chaotic, and cinematic deep cut.In this episode, we explore:• Why the Pride & Prejudice rain scene still emotionally wrecks us• What it means to “monetize your breakdown” in digital film culture• How horror communities are unexpectedly healing• The creative mess of ADHD voice notes and Letterboxd rants• Red-pen editing of Fifty Shades fanfic• And why The Fellowship of the Ring is the ultimate comfort filmWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rq0Dvp1GA4gFollow Crystal JustineTikTok: @heycrystaljInstagram: @heycrystaljWebsite: TheCinemaNook.comFollow Kt Baldassaro / MovieRuntimeTikTok: @movieruntimeInstagram: @movieruntimeYouTube: @MovieRuntime

Paprika (2006) Is Better Than Inception?Talking Satoshi Kon, Dreams, and Fandoms with Aaron WoodThis week, we’re diving into a movie I love with someone I think you’re going to love too—illustrator, designer, and board game artist Aaron Wood.We’re talking Paprika (2006), Satoshi Kon’s visually wild, brain-bending anime that’s basically Inception before Inception—but weirder, and honestly, better.Aaron had never seen it before, so we use that as a jumping-off point to explore:The ethics of dream-sharingThe strange line between identity and avatars (online and in dreams)Why animation might be the only way to tell this kind of storyAaron’s work in fandom from the inside out—WPA-style fantasy posters, sci-fi tourism art, and board game design for games like Twilight ImperiumTopics we hit include:🎭 The uncanny valley vs. hand-drawn magic🎤 Why Vocaloids are both cool and unsettling📺 The live-action Paprika remake (we're already anxious)🌐 How fandoms, internet identities, and dreams blur together😱 That time Aaron’s parents betrayed him… with Return of the Jedi🎬 Why sometimes we just need a little nudge to finally watch a movieThis episode’s full of heart, nerdy insights, and plenty of sidetracks about art, animation, and how we experience stories.—Follow the host:Kt Baldassaro (MovieRuntime)TikTok: @movieruntimeInstagram: @movieruntimeLetterboxd: movieruntimeBluesky: movieruntime.bsky.socialFollow the guest:Aaron Wood – Illustrator, graphic designer, and board game artistEtsy: JustOneScarfInstagram: @aaronwooddesignsTikTok: @aaronwooddesignsTwitter/X: @justonescarf—🎧 Listen on your favorite platform:Spotify: tinyurl.com/mr8ct67cApple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/3rarkktxOther platforms: tinyurl.com/y43c2cc7

In this recut mini-episode from Season One, we revisit our conversation with guest Rocky Calsetta—but this time, we skip the setup and go straight to the post-watch reveal.Rocky finally saw Raiders of the Lost Ark... and you might be surprised by his take.We’re trimming down the two-part episodes from our early days and spotlighting the moments that matter most: how people feel after facing the films they’ve long avoided.🎙 Hosted by Kt Baldassaro 📅 Mini-episodes drop on the 1st, full episodes every 15th#IndiePodcast #MovieCritique #RaidersOfTheLostArk #FilmPodcast #CinephileLife #PodcastRecommendation #WatchList2025 #PopCulturePod #WomenInPodcasting #FirstWatchReaction #CultMovieClub #PodcastHighlight #ClassicFilmReview

🎙️ Birthday Special: Revisiting The Last Unicorn (1982) w/ Marta McFly | MovieRuntime Podcast✨ In this heartfelt birthday episode, host Kt (@MovieRuntime) is joined by film critic and nostalgia queen Marta McFly (@marta.mcfly) to take a wild, emotional, and insightful journey through the animated cult classic The Last Unicorn (1982).We’re talking unicorn theology, feminist fantasy, lost innocence, harpy trauma, and why this film hits differently as an adult. Whether you grew up with it or just discovered it, this episode is for every sad girl, cinephile, and animation lover who’s ever Googled "unicorn tapestries at The Cloisters."🎧 In this episode:The feminist, existential soul of The Last UnicornBook vs. movie: deeper lore, fan theories, and characters you never metMia Farrow’s fragile vocals, Jeff Bridges’ chaotic energy, and why Christopher Lee brought his own copy of the bookWhy Molly Grue is an icon and how this film unpacks femininity, aging, grief, and transformationA look at Japanese animation before Ghibli and how it shaped this dreamlike film💥 Bonus chaos:Harpy boobs and the Madonna–whore complex in animationRed Bull trivia you didn’t know you neededIs King Haggard… a unicorn? And other unhinged theoriesLetterboxd hot takes & the power of a one-liner review📌 Listen if you love:Studio Ghibli, Rankin/Bass, 80s animated fantasyCult classics & weird childhood scarsFeminist and queer film theoryMovies that make you cry and then research medieval symbolism🔗 Connect with Us:🎙️ Marta McFlyFilm critic, journalist, and host of Rewind & Revive — a podcast & film publication diving into cinema history, production stories, and film culture.→ Website & Podcast: ⁠https://rewindandrevive.com⁠ →YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@marta.mcfly⁠→ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/marta.mcfly⁠→ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@marta.mcfly⁠→ Letterboxd: ⁠https://letterboxd.com/martamcfly⁠→ Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/marta.mcfly.bsky.social🎙️ Kt (MovieRuntime) → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@movieruntime→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movieruntime→ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/movieruntime→ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/movieruntime.bsky.social💬 Liked this episode? Follow us, leave a review, and share with your film friends. It helps more than you know 💖👉 Drop a voice note or comment: What movie traumatized you as a kid—but you still think about it all the time? Let’s build the canon of weird cinematic scars.

🎉 APRIL FOOLS! Bet you weren’t expecting a new episode today, huh? But here we are—diving into one of the most unexpected Disney animation discussions ever!🔥 A Goofy Movie (1995): Disney classic or overhyped nostalgia?🚫 I don’t do Disney animation.🚫 I don’t do musicals.🚫 And I couldn’t even tell you who Goofy is.But with the upcoming documentary Not Just a Goof (April 7th on Disney+) and the 30th anniversary of this 90s animated film, my longtime friend Jared Skolnick finally convinced me to watch it. Is this movie truly a cult classic, or is nostalgia blinding us? 🤔💬 Tell us in the comments: Have you seen A Goofy Movie? Does it deserve its cult status, or is it overrated?📌 EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:00:00 🎶 Intro – What If I Don’t Like It?00:40 🎬 Why I Never Watched A Goofy Movie07:59 🎭 The Power of Nostalgia & 90s Animation13:42 🎥 Deep Dive: A Goofy Movie (Story & Themes)19:27 📢 Disney’s 90s Legacy & Cultural Impact34:40 🎵 The Soundtrack: A 90s Musical Masterpiece?41:04 🐶 Goofy: Disney’s Most Relatable Hero?56:59 🏆 A Goofy Movie – Cult Classic or Overrated?1:12:52 🎤 Final Thoughts + What’s Next on the Podcast🎧 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:🎵 Spotify – Click Here🍏 Apple Podcasts – Click Here🌍 Everywhere Else – Click Here🔔 Follow & Subscribe so you never miss an episode!📅 COMING SOON: April 15th – The Last Unicorn w/ Marta McFly! 🦄🎥 Plus, I’ll be co-hosting the Easthampton Film Festival in May & appearing on MassAppeal Live (April 24th)! 🎬👉 Event Info👕 MERCH ALERT! Get my Severance fan art tee: See You at the Equator🎥 Kt on TikTok – Daily Movie Reviews & Entertainment News: 👉 @MovieRuntime🎬 Jared Skolnick – Filmmaker, Writer, Director📢 Want to collaborate? See his work:🌍 www.skolnickfilms.com📲 Follow Jared on Social Media:🔵 Facebook – facebook.com/jared.m.skolnick📸 Instagram – instagram.com/jared_skolnick🐦 Twitter/X – twitter.com/jaredskolnick🎥 TikTok – tiktok.com/@jared.skolnick📽 Letterboxd – See What We’re Watching!🎬 Jared: letterboxd.com/jaredskolnick/🎬 Kt: letterboxd.com/MovieRuntime/🎭 IMDb Profiles🎥 Jared: imdb.com/name/nm3487720/🎥 Kt: imdb.com/name/nm3539674/🎥 Watch Our Short Films!🎞 Kt & Jared’s 35-min body horror short film – Girl in the Basement 👉 Watch Here🎤 Full Director’s Commentary – Girl in the Basement📺 ⁠Watch Here🎞 Jared’s “kids on bikes” horror tale – The Earth Rejects Him (25 min) 👉 Watch Here🎞 Jared’s comedy short – The Answer 👉 Watch Here📺 See all Jared’s films & subscribe for more:🎬 Jared’s YouTube Channel🎧 More Podcast Episodes & Commentary!🎙 Jared & Kt on Movie Night Extravaganza🎬 Delicatessen (1981) – Listen Here🎬 Evil Dead (1991) – Listen Here🎧 Jared & Kt on Opinions May Vary (OMV) Podcast📢 Listen Here

🎬 What if you watched No Country for Old Men for the first time?Writer & podcaster Harry Marks (@lobbyintros) takes on the Coen Brothers’ dark, eerie classic—will he love it or hate it? 😱We break down the film’s chilling atmosphere, the cryptic ending, and Javier Bardem’s terrifying performance. Plus, Harry brings his storytelling expertise to the table in a way you won’t want to miss!🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives!📖 Check out Harry’s books:➡️ Cabinet of Curiosities – https://a.co/d/2bmabL7➡️ Library at the Center of the Earth – https://a.co/d/2fkNePY🎙️ Podcasts to explore:🔹 LORE – https://www.lorepodcast.com/about🔹 Cabinet of Curiosities – https://www.grimandmild.com/curiosities🎵 Listen to the haunting No Country for Old Men score:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKVT6Fb31bY&t=3s📚 Love literary mysteries? Check out Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore:https://a.co/d/iHOCvGs🗺️ Up for an adventure? Try the Green Mountain Adventure Challenge:https://www.vermontime.com/green-mountain-adventure-challenge🎶 Also, check out 98 Honda by Christian Banda:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY_1WYCA-bs🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!#WhatIfIDontLikeIt #Podcast #MovieDiscussion #NoCountryForOldMen #FirstTimeWatching #FilmReview #FilmPodcast

🎙 What If I Don’t Like It? – MINI Episode: Bad Boys & Michael BayIs Michael Bay’s Bad Boys actually worth watching? Or is it just loud, over-the-top chaos? In this Mini Episode of What If I Don’t Like It?, host Kt Baldassaro and special guest, Arielle Faye-Foulds both experience this 90s action blockbuster for the first time—and they're not sure what to expect.This was part of our Mikes You Might Not Like series—where we looked at films from Mikes with a controversial reputation. And few filmmakers are as divisive as Michael Bay (Transformers, Armageddon, The Rock). Whether you love his explosions or loathe his style, there’s no denying his impact on modern action movies—but does that make them good?This episode marks a shift from our pilot: instead of long pre-movie discussions, we’re jumping straight to the moment of truth—Did we actually like it? Plus, we’ve added visuals for our YouTube audience, bringing even more Bayhem to the experience.🔹 Will we embrace the explosions? Or regret pressing play? Listen now to find out!📌 Follow & subscribe for more episodes! New deep dives, first-time watches, and hot takes every week.💬 Join the conversation: Do you like Michael Bay movies? Why or why not? Leave a review or hit us up on social!🔗 Follow us: Apple Podcasts / Spotify 📺 YouTube – @MovieRuntime📲 Instagram – @MovieRuntime🎥 TikTok – @MovieRuntime✍🏻 Bluesky – @MovieRuntime#Podcast #MovieReview #BadBoys #MichaelBay #90sMovies #FilmDebate #ActionMovies #FilmPodcast

🚨 FIRST-TIME WATCH ALERT! 🚨Matt Strackbein (@TheLetterhack) has NEVER seen The Cabin in the Woods… until now. 😱In this episode of What If I Don’t Like It?, we take a deep dive into one of the most brilliant meta-horror films ever made.🎬Expect: 🧠 A breakdown of how Cabin in the Woods deconstructs horror tropes 👀 Matt’s real-time reaction to watching it for the first time 🎙️ A deep discussion on what makes this movie so special for horror fansWill Matt love it? Or will he wish he skipped it? Watch to find out!📌 New episodes drop every month! Subscribe & hit the 🔔 so you don’t miss one!💬 COMMENT BELOW: What’s a popular movie you STILL haven’t watched? Let’s hear those spicy takes! 👀📢 Follow @MovieRuntime everywhere!🎬 YouTube / TikTok / Bluesky: [@MovieRuntime] 📷 Instagram: [@MovieRuntime_]📢 Follow Matt (@TheLetterhack) on:🎨 YouTube / Bluesky: [@TheLetterhack]📌 Catch up on past episodes here: [www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvLiQoE_LXiW3dEjixhWLDPmaxjR2nNQq]Chapters00:00-00:51 - Intro Song00:52 - 03:39 - Intro to Episode 2803:40 - 08:25 - Part 1: Why I Think The Letterhack Will Like The Cabin in the Woods08:26 - 13:52 - Part 1: Why The Letterhack This He Might Not Like The Cabin in the Woods13:53 - 1:55:00 - Part 2: Did The Letterhack Like The Cabin in the Woods?!1:55:01 - 2:13:00- Corrections, Omissions, and Deep Dives2:13:01 - 2:14:45 - Outro

What If I Don’t Like It? - FIRST EVER Mini Episode! 🎉 Welcome to the very first Mini Episode of What If I Don’t Like It? with your host, Kt Baldassaro! 🎬🔥 These new bite-sized episodes will drop on the 1st of every month and serve as remixes of Season One’s best moments—perfect for anyone who might’ve missed them! We’re also rolling out a fresh new format! Going forward, Part One of each new episode will be split into two short videos—one where I hype up the movie and explain why I think it’s great, and another where our guest reveals why they haven’t seen it yet. These stand-alone previews will be on YouTube and social media, giving you a taste before the real action begins. Then, on the 15th, we’ll drop Part Two, where we check in to see if the guest actually liked the movie after watching it! If you enjoy this mini episode, make sure to check out the full version from Season One here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-hsKt0gtfQ Hit LIKE if you’re excited for this new format, SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss an episode, and let’s find out—What If They Don’t Like It? 😱🍿 #WhatIfIDontLikeIt #MovieDebates #FilmDiscussion #KtBaldassaro #FilmFans

In this time-traveling installment of What If I Don’t Like It?, Kt Baldassaro sits down with Lisa Ponce to unravel her love for the iconic Back to the Future franchise—well, most of it. While Lisa passionately celebrates the brilliance of parts 1 and 3, there’s a surprising twist: she’s never seen part 2! Why the gap in her cinematic journey? What makes the first and third films so special to her? And does skipping the middle chapter change the way she views the story as a whole? Together, Kt and Lisa explore the nostalgia, characters, and quirks of this beloved series while questioning whether Back to the Future Part 2 can live up to its counterparts—or if it’s better left unwatched. Grab your flux capacitor and tune in for a fun, thought-provoking conversation that’s perfect for fans and skeptics alike! Links: Tickets to see the Hartford Symphony Orchestra performThe Princess Bride In Concert Hartford, CT at the Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre in CT (and MANY other locations) Time Travel Book Lisa Mentions in Part One: Island in the Sea of Time  The Gilda Series- Vampire books recommended by Lisa for being eerily prescient. If you’re interested, here is a link to clips of Eric Stoltz as Marty in Back to the Future.  The Two “Artsy” Films Lisa Recommended 😉: Diabolique 1955 ‧ Horror/Mystery - French City Lights 1931 ‧ Comedy/Romance - Silent Film- Charlie Chaplin  Purchase Your Own Trains and Cowboys Doc Brown Hawaiian Shirt

This episode on What If I Don’t Like It? — we're diving into the world of Wicked, the hit musical based on The Wizard of Oz. But here's the twist: I know almost nothing about musicals, and I may not even like them all that much! 😬 Joining me is Kristina Oakes, a Wicked expert who's got the inside scoop on both the musical and the book. We’re going to see if her high expectations will turn me into a fan… or if I’ll be left in the dust. Will I be swept away by the magic? Or is this a case of me completely missing the yellow brick road? 🏰✨ Tune in to hear if we can break down the barriers of Broadway — and whether I’ll be converted or stay a skeptic! 🎧 🌟 Available now on your favorite podcast platform! 🌟 #WhatIfIDontLikeIt #Wicked #MusicalJourney #PodcastDrama Follow Kristina on Social Media: Twitch @Cosmepolitics Twitter @Cosmepolitics Instagram @Cosmepolitics Bluesky @Cosmepolitics.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmepolitics Letterboxd @uhmmKristina Follow Movie Night Extravaganza on Social Media: Instagram @MovieNightExtravaganza Letterboxd @MovieNightExtra TikTok @MovieNightExtra Kt’s Socials: Tik Tok: @MovieRunTime Instagram: @LittleDeadlyCreature YouTube: @MovieRuntime Bluesky: @MovieRuntime.bsky.social Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime SEE KT’S NEWEST SHORT FILM AND HER FIRST COMEDIC PIECE: WE HAVE GHOSTS AT HOME (5 mins) Watch Kt’s 35 min long body horror short film, Girl in the Basement

For the thrilling conclusion to Season 1 of What If I Don’t Like It?, Kt Baldassaro is joined by the iconic Bonnie Burton—writer, journalist, and pop culture enthusiast known for her work in the worlds of geek culture, including Star Wars fandom and beyond. In this episode, Bonnie tackles Interview with the Vampire (1994), the film adaptation of Anne Rice’s beloved novel. Despite her status as an Anne Rice superfan, Bonnie has famously avoided watching this one for years, all because of a single, polarizing casting choice: Tom Cruise as Lestat! Will Bonnie find a surprising appreciation for the movie after all this time, or will it confirm her instincts? Tune in for a passionate, hilarious, and thought-provoking season finale as Bonnie and Kt dive deep into the film’s allure—and possible flaws! LINKS: Bonnie’s Socials: Instagram: @BonnieGrrl Twitter: @BonnieGrrl Tik Tok: @BonnieGrrl YouTube: @BonnieGrrl Pateron: @BonnieGrrl Listen to The Night Shift with Bonnie Burton, Renee Ruin, and Jenna Haze Listen to Felicitations! Book Club Podcast with Bonnie Burton and Felicia Day Purchase Bonnie’s Latest Cool Venture- A Magic the Gathering Murder Mystery Game! (Murders at Karlov Manor: The Case of the Three Blade Knife (MTG)) Kt’s Socials: Tik Tok: @MovieRunTime Instagram: @LittleDeadlyCreature YouTube: @MovieRuntime Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime Listen to the upcoming Adam McKay interview episode of Movie Night Extravaganza, 11/15 at 8PM EST!

Join Kt Baldassaro and her sister, Kristin, in this nostalgic episode of What If I Don’t Like It? as they finally finish a film that’s haunted their childhood: From Dusk Till Dawn! Back in 1996, the sisters started watching this Tarantino classic together, only to be interrupted by their older brother who deemed it too salacious for young eyes. Now, nearly thirty years later, they dive back into the wild world of vampires and mayhem to see if it lives up to their memories.  But that’s not all—these cinephiles also reveal the equally inappropriate film they paired with their late-night viewing. Intrigued? Want to know if they ended up loving it or regretting the long-awaited reunion? Tune in to hear their thoughts and some delightful sibling banter! Kristin’s “Letterboxd Top Four” Silence of the Lambs (1991) Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Rogue One : A Star Wars Story (2016) Blade 3 (2004) Honorable Mention: The Gate (1987) LINKS: Kt’s Socials: Tik Tok: @MovieRunTime Instagram: @LittleDeadlyCreature YouTube: @MovieRuntime Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime SEE KT’S NEWEST SHORT FILM AND HER FIRST COMEDIC PIECE: WE HAVE GHOSTS AT HOME (5 mins) Watch Kt’s 35 min long body horror short film, Girl in the Basement List of VHS films that came out in 1996 Good Will Podcasting Movie Night Extravaganza TIMESTAMPS: Welcome to the Episode/ News and Updates [0:00-7:45] PART ONE Guest Intro: [7:45 - 8:05] Kristin’s Letterboxd Top 4: [8:06 - 21:04] Why Haven’t We Seen This Movie? [21:05 - 39:25] PART TWO Did We Like It?: [39:26 - 1:29:35] Corrections & Omissions [1:29:36 - 1:38:41] Outro and Reminders [1:38:42 - 1:42:04]

In this exciting new episode, Kt Baldassaro takes you on a whimsical journey as she finally dives into the beloved animated series *Over the Garden Wall*! 🌟 Ever wonder why some shows just slip under the radar? Kt shares her candid thoughts on why she never watched this iconic series until now, and what it was like to experience its magic for the first time.  Join Kt for a refreshing hour of solo storytelling, where she reflects on the show's enchanting visuals, captivating characters, and the emotional depth that took her by surprise. This episode is a special treat as it marks the debut of full video on YouTube—so you can see Kt’s reactions in real-time! Whether you're a die-hard fan or someone who's never taken the plunge, this episode promises laughter, insights, and a sprinkle of nostalgia. Don’t miss this intimate exploration of one of animation’s hidden gems—tune in now and discover why Kt’s perspective on *Over the Garden Wall* might just change the way you see it too! 🌟🍂 Catch the video on YouTube, and let Kt know your thoughts! What if you don’t like it? Let’s find out together! Like this episode and want to listen to ones referenced in it? Click below! Listen to other episodes of What If I Don’t Like It? Kt’s Socials: Tik Tok: @MovieRunTime Instagram: @LittleDeadlyCreature YouTube: @MovieRuntime Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime SEE KT’S NEWEST SHORT FILM AND HER FIRST COMEDIC PIECE: WE HAVE GHOSTS AT HOME (5 mins) Watch Kt’s 35 min long body horror short film, Girl in the Basement Listen to the full mixtape Wirt made for Sara 0:00 Intro 1:35 What is 'What If I Don't Like It?' About? 4:00 Who am I? 8:54 PART ONE: Why Didn't I See 'Over the Garden Wall'? 19:09 PART TWO: Did I like it? 39:02 Corrections, Omissions & Trivia! #OverTheGardenWall #Podcast #Animation #KTbaldassaro #TVReview #YouTubePodcast #CartoonDiscussion #HiddenGems #SoloPodcast #AnimatedSeries #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastEpisode #YouTubePodcast #PodcastCommunity #Trending #YouTube #Viral #Explore #Entertainment

In the latest episode of *What If I Don’t Like It?*, Forrest Miller, founder and head host of Movie Night Extravaganza, joins us to talk about *Point Break*—an action-packed classic he’s never seen! 🏄‍♂️💥  While Forrest isn't the biggest fan of the action genre, we dive into what makes *Point Break* stand out, from the intense surfing sequences to the unforgettable moments that have made this movie iconic. Will he be swayed, or will the action fall flat? Tune in for a fresh perspective on a cult favorite and find out if *Point Break* can convert a skeptic! 🎙️ Forrest’s “Letterboxd Top Four” Clerks (1994)- MNE Episode #100 [air date Streamed live on Jul 12, 2022] Sorry to Bother You (2018) -  MNE Episode #3 (first Conan Neutron Episode) [air date Streamed live on Jul 15, 2021] Parasite (2019)- MNE Episode #16 [air date Streamed live on Sept 7th, 2021] 2001 A Space Odyssey (1968) MNE Episode #193  [air date Streamed live on Dec 26th, 2023] Follow Forrest on Social Media: Instagram Letterboxd Follow Movie Night Extravaganza on Social Media: Instagram Letterboxd TikTok Kt’s Socials: Tik Tok: @MovieRunTime Instagram: @LittleDeadlyCreature YouTube: @MovieRuntime Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime SEE KT’S NEWEST SHORT FILM AND HER FIRST COMEDIC PIECE: WE HAVE GHOSTS AT HOME (5 mins) Watch Kt’s 35 min long body horror short film, Girl in the Basement Most Pretentious Article about Point Break I’ve Ever Read

In this episode of *What If I Don't Like It?*, I sit down with Brett Kelley—graphic designer, cinephile, and all-around fun guy—to dive deep into *There Will Be Blood*. Together, we dissect what makes this movie a gripping character study (spoiler: it's more than just milkshakes) and talk about why films set in historical contexts—and that are themselves “old”—can be tricky to pin down with meaning. We’ll also get into Brett’s current art projects and where you can stalk—I mean, follow—his creative journey on social media. Plus, we’ll touch on something fascinating: how aphantasia (the inability to visualize images) might impact the way some people enjoy or critique films. And of course, we couldn’t resist asking the big question: as artists trying to monetize our work, how do we avoid turning into Daniel Plainview? It's a wild ride of film analysis, artistic introspection, and a dash of humor. Join us, won’t you? Links: Brett’s online shop where you can purchase prints and pins! https://ko-fi.com/bkartmerc/shop The Artwork of Brett Kelley on Social Media: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/BKArtMerc/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/bkartworks/ Find out more about Monster 5! Happening at Eastworks in Easthampton, MA from October5th - November 2nd with the theme: Secret Garden, visit: https://www.facebook.com/MonsterArtsProject/ Discovering Your Mind - The Podcast Brett went on to discuss aphantasia. Part 1 Part 2  Kt’s Socials: Tik Tok: @MovieRunTime Instagram: @LittleDeadlyCreature YouTube: @MovieRuntime Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime ⁠www.youtube.com/@MovieNightExtravaganza⁠⁠ Join Kt as a new PERMANENT co-host of Movie Night Extravaganza! This Tuesday (9/17) at 8pm EST LIVE on YouTube the gain will be discussing What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) SEE KT’S NEWEST SHORT FILM AND HER FIRST COMEDIC PIECE: WE HAVE GHOSTS AT HOME (5 mins) Watch Kt’s 35 min long body horror short film, Girl in the Basement Paul of Twin Flicks on YouTube Listen to Kt and Paul from Twin Flicks discuss 4K Media, how she got into filmmaking, and much more!

🎙️ What If I Don’t Like It? with Kt Baldassaro is back with a thrilling new episode that dives deep into the spine-chilling world of horror! Join Kt and special guest Alexis Gentry, the creative force behind Trashwire.com, as they dissect the 2014 sensation, It Follows. In this episode, Alexis and Kt explore the eerie and unsettling nature of the film, discussing how trauma can create an isolating fear that disrupts our ability to connect with others. They dive into the film’s slow-burn suspense and the overwhelming sense of dread that mirrors PTSD. But that's not all—this conversation also spills over into pop culture, from the impact of TikTok on movie discussions to the nostalgic power of childhood films. They delve into the influence of Alan Menken on a generation and debate the nuances between horror subgenres, from dark thrillers to torture porn. Get ready for a dynamic dialogue that bridges film analysis with pop culture commentary. Whether you’re a horror aficionado or just love a good conversation about movies and media, this episode has something for you! Tune in for a fascinating blend of horror analysis, pop culture insights, and a few good laughs. Don’t miss it! 🎬👻 Alexis’s “Letterboxd Top Four” High Anxiety (1977) Django Unchained (2012) Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) LINKS: Trashwire.com - Movie reviews, Whatcha Watchin podcast, TV recaps, pop culture commentary and more. Follow Alexis on Social Media: Instagram Letterboxd TikTok Spotify- for her Whatcha Watchin’? Podcast! Kt’s Socials: Tik Tok: @MovieRunTime Instagram: @LittleDeadlyCreature YouTube: @MovieRuntime Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime ⁠www.youtube.com/@MovieNightExtravaganza⁠ Join Kt as a new PERMANENT co-host of Movie Night Extravaganza on 9/3 (Tuesday) at 8pm EST LIVE on YouTube to talk about horror film that is very influential to her: Ravenous (1999) SEE KT’S NEWEST SHORT FILM AND HER FIRST COMEDIC PIECE: WE HAVE GHOSTS AT HOME (5 mins) Watch Kt’s 35 min long body horror short film, Girl in the Basement Jason Entertainment on YouTube Listen to Kt and Jason discuss the new Alien: Romulus film and specifically the mythology behind the Romulus/Remus story. DoesTheDogDie.com Does The Dog Die is a database in which users can type in the name of a movie or television series and find a list of triggers, and often time stamps, for the potentially offensive material.  https://disasterpeace.bandcamp.com/album/bad-jubies Listen to Disasterpeace’s compositions for the Adventure Time Episode “ Bad Jubies.” https://www.imdb.com/list/ls074667804/ August Staff Picks on IMDB  https://letterboxd.com/criterion/list/staff-picks-criterion-collection/ Staff Picks | Criterion Collection

This episode we are joined again by a guest from one of our early episodes, Rocky Calsetta, from episode four: Raiders of the Lost Ark. He’s taking the challenge AGAIN this time with Midsommar since he really does not like Ari Aster, but has only seen one of his films ever! Find out which one and why he hated it as we explore this moody Horror/ Mystery from 2019. Rocky’s “Letterboxd Top Four” Young Frankenstein (1974) Spaceballs (1987) Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006) The Princess Bride (1987) Honorable Mention: Fight Club (1999) Follow Rocky on Social Media: Instagram Letterboxd TikTok Kt’s Socials: Tik Tok: @MovieRunTime Instagram: @LittleDeadlyCreature YouTube: @MovieRuntime Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime Kt was on a recent episode of Trashwire with Alexis Gentry to discuss the history of the MPAA rating system, strange facts about its existence- like the difference between TV ratings and Film ratings - and whether or not it still has any relevance today! She also talks about the first movie she was ever barred from seeing because it was too scandalous! To find out what it was and listen in on this fascinating conversation visit: https://tinyurl.com/3z8zj3np Click here to see Kt on Movie Night Extravaganza with Mike Morasky of Lord of the Rings and Lauren Chouinard! SEE KT’S NEWEST SHORT FILM AND HER FIRST COMEDIC PIECE: WE HAVE GHOSTS AT HOME (5 mins) Watch Kt’s 35 min long body horror short film, Girl in the Basement Follow @lobbyintros “Let’s All Go To the Lobby” on TikTok to see his wonderful “tokuseries” on the Hayes Code

This episode we have our first guest from the #Filmtok Community, Brandon White. For those unsure of what that means: I met Brandon through the film critic and reviewing community on TikTok under the hashtag #filmtok. When he first said that he had an aversion to the director, Brian Levant - I said “Who?” The director of The Flinstones in Viva Rock Vegas, and The Christmas Story 2 - both sequels, AND the director of a film he had not yet seen: Jingle All the Way. While I do not like Christmas movies, I did think that mixing that subject with tackling Arnold Schwarzenegger in comedies could lead to some very interesting conversations. We talk about the rating system for films in the US, the depiction of children in films vs reality, the difference between campy and corny, the joy of putting yourself out there as an actor/filmmaker, and so much more. I’m quite glad we took the chance on this strange little 1996 classic, and I hope you’ll join us for the deep dive into Christmas in July with: Jingle All the Way. Brandon’s “Letterboxd Top Four” Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) Columbus (2017) The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001) Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) LINKS: Follow Brandon on Social Media: Instagram Letterboxd TikTok Kt’s Socials: Tik Tok: @MovieRunTime Instagram: @LittleDeadlyCreature YouTube: @MovieRuntime Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime Kt was on The Letterhack with Matt Strackbein earlier this month. The Letterhack is an interview show focused on alternatives to mainstream media, art and comics. Brought to you by Matt Strackbein. It was a really wonderful interview and I had a blast getting to formally meet Matt. I can’t wait to talk to him more in the future! Kt will be on Movie Night Extravaganza on 8/2 to discuss the LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY!! This is another special Friday edition of MNE as it will include guest Renee Ruin of The Night Shift!  Kt was on a recent episode of Back Look Cinema with Zo Richardson to discuss RoboCop. Back Look Cinema invites you to revisit the cinematic treasures of yesteryear from the 70s, 80s, & 90s. Join us every other week as our host, Zo Richardson, welcomes a special guest to share their cherished memories of some of the greatest movies in history and delve into the legendary Hollywood lore that unfolded behind the camera. It was a really wonderful and in depth look at the movie. If you’re a fan of RoboCop I highly suggest you give it a listen. SEE KT’S NEWEST SHORT FILM AND HER FIRST COMEDIC PIECE: WE HAVE GHOSTS AT HOME (5 mins) Watch Kt’s 35 min long body horror short film, Girl in the Basement

This episode we are joined again by a guest from a previous episode - Conan Neutron, who came on for our Valentine’s Day episode to talk about Moonstruck. Since he was willing to take a chance on a romcom, it felt only far for me to take a chance on his # 1 favourite film of all time: Network! Join us as we discuss this absolutely noteworthy film that seems to somehow not be on everyone’s radar- myself included! Even though it’s got ten oscar nominations, and four wins. Mind you, three films have received the most Academy Award nominations with 14 each: All About Eve (1950), La La Land (2016), and Titanic (1997). Titanic also won the most awards out of the three, with 11 wins, including Best Picture. Network also has TWO Oscar trivia notable wins: The first ever posthumously awarded Oscar win for Peter Finch (Best Actor), and the win with the shortest amount of screen time (5 mins, 40 seconds) for Beatrice Straight (Best Supporting Actress). If you’re finding your interest piqued by Oscar Trivia, stick around for our Corrections, Omissions and Deeper Dives section at the end of the show for more! Conan’s “Letterboxd Top Four” Network (1976) Brazil (1985) The Player (1992 ) RoboCop (1987) The Big Lebowski (1998) LINKS: Check our Conan’s music: Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends  His Podcasts:  Protonic Reversal Protonic Reversal is a live streamed discussion/interview/talk show, that is podcasted, a conversation of amusing anecdotes, rocker ennui, why people do what they do & other assorted hijinx. It’s like “Inside the rocker’s studio” or something… Live Thursday 8PM Eastern/7PM Central/6 Mountain/5 Pacific. Movie Night Extravaganza Movie Night Extravaganza is an irreverent, quick moving show about movies. Although it ostensibly comes from the world of Progressive Podcasting the end goal is really to discuss, debate and otherwise speak about many different kinds of movies. Live Tuesdays 8PM Eastern/7PM Central/6 Mountain/5 Pacific. With some surprise Friday Live episodes at the same starting time. Support him via his Patreon Follow Conan on Social Media: Instagram Twitter/X Letterboxd TikTok Kt’s Socials: Tik Tok: @MovieRunTime Instagram: @LittleDeadlyCreature YouTube: @MovieRuntime Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime Kt will be on The Letterhack with Matt Strackbein LIVE on Monday 6/15 at 9:30pm. The Letterhack is an interview show focused on alternatives to mainstream media, art and comics. Brought to you by Matt Strackbein. There is a live drawing during this session where Matt will draw me! This is extra fun, because I’ve been practicing my digital drawings and did a drawing of Matt himself already! Go to my Tiktok or Instagram to see it! Kt will be on Movie Night Extravaganza on 8/2 to discuss the LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY!! This is another special Friday edition of MNE as it will include guest Renee Ruin of The Night Shift!  Kt will ALSO be on an upcoming episode of Back Look Cinema with Zo Richardson to discuss RoboCop. Back Look Cinema invites you to revisit the cinematic treasures of yesteryear from the 70s, 80s, & 90s. Join us every other week as our host, Zo Richardson, welcomes a special guest to share their cherished memories of some of the greatest movies in history and delve into the legendary Hollywood lore that unfolded behind the camera.  https://www.youtube.com/@MovieNightExtravaganza SEE KT’S NEWEST SHORT FILM AND HER FIRST COMEDIC PIECE: WE HAVE GHOSTS AT HOME (5 mins) Watch Kt’s 35 min long body horror short film, Girl in the Basement List of movies with more than one Academy Award nomination in the same category. List of posthumous Oscar nominations and wins. Amy Schumer’s Skit: Last F—able Day

This episode we discussed the 1985 Japanese Comedy/Western with writer/director Jacob Davison. You may know him from his short film work - I have spoken about his film, Ei8ht on my TikTok short film reviews - or from his two podcasts: Eye on Horror with iHorror.com and The Hallow-Rewind Podcast. While he never specifically avoided the film, Tampopo, he was never really drawn into seeing it. I’m so glad that he didn't because this allowed me to have a wonderful conversation with him about the role that food plays in this slice of life film that is full of whimsy, absurdity, sex, food, gangsters, truckers, fights, and so much more! TRIGGER WARNING SCENE: Skip 59:50 to 1:00:30 if you don't want to see a graphic depiction of a turtle having its throat slit.  Jacob’s “Letterboxd Top Four” Jaws (1975) Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) Repo Man (1984) Phenomena (1985) LINKS: Check our Jacob’s Podcasts: Eye on Horror with iHorror.com  Eye on Horror features iHorror.com writers James Jay Edwards, Jonathan Correia, and Jacob Davison talking about all things horror. The Hallow-Rewind Podcast [Apple] [Spotify] What's your favorite Halloween special? That certain program that fills your heart with October nostalgia? Well pop in your vhs tape and press play, because The Hallo-Rewind Podcast is here to take deep dives into your favorite autumn episodes and spooky tv specials. Each week, we are joined by a guest to break down their personal selection. So come along for year round tricks and treats, because for some of us, every day is Halloween. Find all his short films and more on his YouTube Channel: Matinee 5 Productions Specific shorts by Jacob we spoke about in the episode: Living Wake  Ei8ht The Blue Swatting Of The Mahogany Fly Follow Jacob on Social Media: Instagram Twitter/X Letterboxd The Just Scare Me Film Collective The American Cinematheque Wasteland Weekend- Post Apocalyptic Cosplay Event Kt’s Socials: Tik Tok: @MovieRunTime Instagram: @LittleDeadlyCreature YouTube: @MovieRuntime Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime SEE KT’S NEWEST SHORT FILM AND HER FIRST COMEDIC PIECE: WE HAVE GHOSTS AT HOME (5 mins) Kt will be on Movie Night Extravaganza on 7/5 to discuss the currently released in theatres Yorgos Lanthimos film Kinds of Kindness, starring Emma Stone. This is a special Friday edition of MNE as it will include guest Renee Ruin of The Night Shift.  https://www.youtube.com/@MovieNightExtravaganza Watch Kt’s 35 min long body horror short film, Girl in the Basement A Brief History of Movie Tie-In Food  

This episode we talk with our VERY FIRST ever guest, my husband, Scott Tundermann, about a film he’s been wanting me to see for a while, the 1984 Sci-Fi Comedy, Ice Pirates.  He hasn’t seen it since he was a kid, but remembers really thinking it was funny and often wonders why no one else seems to know about it, or have heard of it. I keep confusing it with the 2005 Pirates, which is the highest budget porno made. Join us as we descend into the chaos of Hollywood budgets and rewrites, while we look at the effect of positive nostalgia for media. Scott’s “Letterboxd Top Four” Big Trouble in Little China (1986) Buckaroo Bonzai (1984) The Big Lebowski (1998) The Fisher King (1991) Honorable Mention: Real Genius (1985) Link to the $1.99 Riff Track for Ice Pirates: https://www.rifftrax.com/iriff/ice-pirates-the-one-man-band POPSUGAR: All the Times Paul Rudd Tested Conan O'Brien's Patience With the Iconic Mac and Me https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/paul-rudd-conan-obrien-mac-and-me-videos-48385413 LINKS: SEE KT’S NEWEST SHORT FILM AND HER FIRST COMEDIC PIECE: WE HAVE GHOSTS AT HOME (5 mins) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yj_OqJyeVY&t=21s Kt will be on MNE on 6/18 covering for Conan Neutron who is joining the Australian band DEAD for the back end of their US tour. We’re talking about Sean Baker’s 2015 Crime Comedy Tangerine with BAM from We Made a Podcast, the Power Report, and Audioface.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EihtD9owPHw Follow Kt on TikTok for entertainment news, movie reviews and interesting facts you may not know @MovieRuntime ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movieruntime⁠ In case TikTok is officially banned in the US please follow me on YouTube where you can subscribe to see all my MovieRunTime reviews there as well! ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LittleDeadlyCreature Watch Kt’s 35 min long body horror short film, Girl in the Basement ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcn2Q57VXEQ⁠ Kt’s Letterboxd ⁠letterboxd.com/MovieRuntime/⁠ The Just Scare Me Film Collective ⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UCBD0PdcN1wGxpcZvhBgb9BQ⁠

This episode has been a long time in the making. Since the second episode when our most frequent guest to date and true friend of the show, Arielle Faye-Foulds came on and we discussed Bad Boys. During that conversation it came to light that I had not yet seen the 2000’s animated insanity, The Emperor’s New Groove. Normally, I’m pretty averse to Disney films, animated films for children, and David Spade, so I will admit that I was exceptionally hesitant to agree to see this one. Although once I found out that is was Disney’s last fully hand-drawn feature length film I will admit I was drawn in for the historicity . However, once Ari explained its heartwarming place in her family’s lexicon, I started to see the reasons why families will build memories around Disney films. LINKS: Follow Kt on TikTok and get DAILY movie reviews and Entertainment News @MovieRuntime ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movieruntime⁠ In case TikTok is officially banned in the US please follow me on YouTube where you can subscribe to see all my MovieRunTime reviews there as well! ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LittleDeadlyCreature Watch Kt’s 35 min long body horror short film, Girl in the Basement ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcn2Q57VXEQ⁠ Ari’s List of Wonderful Animated Films/Shows You Should See: Rescuers Down Under (1990) Over the Garden Wall (2014) Phantasia 2000 (1999) - Kinda mad this wasn’t released in 2000. Fox and the Hound (1981)-  “ A cry fest. Be warned.” Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)- One of her favourite stop animated films! Kt’s Letterboxd ⁠letterboxd.com/MovieRuntime/⁠ The Just Scare Me Film Collective ⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UCBD0PdcN1wGxpcZvhBgb9BQ⁠ A Recipe for Spinach Puffs “a la Kronk” https://thegluttonousgeek.com/2015/08/25/the-emperors-new-groove-spinach-puffs-a-la-kronk/ Fresh Guacamole- the shortest film ever nominated for an Oscar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNJdJIwCF_Y Rusalka (1996) — Mermaid by Aleksandr Petrov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw52Its0YKU&t=2s

Continuing our month of May with the other co-host of Opinions MAY Vary, we have Jayare on to discuss why he has not yet seen ANY of the Lord of the Ring Trilogy! Since it would be absurd to have him watch all three films and a BEAST of a discussion to fit into this show, we decided to have them watch the first film, Fellowship of the Ring. This way, if they enjoy it, they can continue to watch the series. The show focuses a lot on the idea of how to properly introduce a film, book, or any kind of media that you deeply enjoy to someone who may have missed out on it, without being so overbearing you wind up making them decide not to engage with it out of spite! We outline better methods for approaching this, and talk about times this both happened to us, and was done BY us! Jayare’s Letterboxd Top Four Films! The Big Short Whiplash Spotlight Fury Road Links: Listen to the Starwell Foundation: https://redcircle.com/shows/thestarwellfoundation Follow Kt on TikTok and get DAILY movie reviews and Entertainment News @MovieRuntime https://www.tiktok.com/@movieruntime In case TikTok is officially banned in the US please follow me on YouTube where you can subscribe to see all my MovieRunTime reviews there as well! https://www.youtube.com/@MovieRuntime Opinions May Vary’s official website where you can listen to all the old episodes: https://omvpodcast.com/ Follow Opinions May Vary on Social Media: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/OpinionsMayVary/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/opinionsmayvary/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/omvpodcast Kt’s Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/MovieRuntime/ Kt on IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3539674/ The Just Scare Me Film Collective https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBD0PdcN1wGxpcZvhBgb9BQ Who painted the Deadpool Koi Pond Art? Eisner & Ringo nominated artist Sara Richard https://www.sararichard.com/ Want to know more about the Stormtrooper cosplay group? Go to 501st.com to find out more about them and what their whole organization is about. 

In this episode we talk with another long time friend of mine, Alex Squiers. You've definitely heard me talk about him on this podcast before. He did the special effects for my film, Girl in the Basement, as well as a lot of the stuff on Jared Skolnick's early work in MA. He also co-hosted another LONG running (over ten years) podcast called Opinions May Vary. Since it's May, we're having him and then the other cohost of the show, Jayare, on this month for what I'm calling Opinions MAY Vary May. There has been an exceptionally long standing beef among our friend ground revolving around Alex's experience playing the **video game** Last of Us. He has such a uniquely negative experience - unlike the rest of us who adored it - that he simply couldn't contain his hatred, and it became a hilarious running joke. He loved to whip people up by reminding us of it as much as we loved to "poke the bear" back, so to say. When HBO came out with the show based on the game, we all loved it and wanted to shared this with Alex, but he was having NONE of that. So when it became known that I was doing a show that asked people to watch a MOVIE that they may have judged without watching, several people immediately asked if I would consider a television show episode with Alex and the HBO show. Knowing that it wouldn't be really a fair ask to having Alex watch the entire 9 + hours of the show, I thought, "Oh wait! There's that fantastic bottle episode where Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett play opposite." It's not heavily based on the events of the game, so it might just be a wonderful way to have Alex see the amazing storytelling and writing that the show has to offer. Despite being a bit wary to ask, as this was a big as in my opinion, Alex was very affable and eager to help be a guest on this show since I'd been on OMV several times in the past. Listen in as things in my life come full circle, and see if we were able to perhaps change Alex's mind on a long hated subject! Alex's Letterboxd's Top Four Conan the Barbarian Kungfu Hustle (Iron Man 3) REMOVED in Part 2 Dick Tracy The Fall And One for TV: Wonderfalls Links: Listen to the Starwell Foundation: https://redcircle.com/shows/thestarwellfoundation Follow Kt on TikTok and get DAILY movie reviews and Entertainment News @MovieRuntime https://www.tiktok.com/@movieruntime In case TikTok is officially banned in the US please follow me on YouTube where you can subscribe to see all my MovieRunTime reviews there as well! https://www.youtube.com/@MovieRuntimeKt Opinions May Vary’s official website where you can listen to all the old episodes: https://omvpodcast.com/ Watch Kt and Alex’s 35 min long body horror short film, Girl in the Basement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcn2Q57VXEQ See Alex in all his GLORY in Jared’s comedy short masterpiece, “The Answer” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1A3WLvWgEY&t=8s Creator/Artist/FX MUA/Host/Podcast Producer/Writer/Actor Alex Squiers on Social Media: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/OpinionsMayVary/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/opinionsmayvary/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/omvpodcast Kt’s Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/MovieRuntime/ Kt on IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3539674/ The Just Scare Me Film Collective https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBD0PdcN1wGxpcZvhBgb9BQ

One of the very first actors that gets brought up when I talk about the concept of this podcast is Adam Sandler. He is incredibly divisive. One group of people will like him for his comedy but not his dramatic roles, and the other group will like him and hate him for exactly the opposite reasons. He truly seems to be an actor who can't quite break this cycle. So when Spaceman (2024) came out on Netflix, and I saw that, yet again, Sandler is attempting to expand his capacity as a dramatic actor by taking bigger swings. As a result I have since found myself a bit of a convert on his behalf and wanted very much to discuss this particular film with someone. Well boy did I luck out in finding our first ever DUO of guests in long time friends, Arielle Faye-Foulds and Sarah Frieser! While they are both exceptionally thoughtful and insightful film goers, they are also a wonderful duo to listen to. Their rapport is so welcoming and witty that it's akin to sitting in your favourite chair with a delicious warm drink. (You may also recognize Ari from Episode Two - Bad Boys.) This is why I'm so excited to share them both with you as we attempt to enter the SADlerverse. (The sad movies of Adam Sandler). LINKS: Easthampton Film Festival https://www.easthamptonfilmfestival.com/ Follow Kt on TikTok and get DAILY movie reviews and Entertainment News @MovieRuntime https://www.tiktok.com/@movieruntime In case TikTok is officially banned in the US please follow me on YouTube where you can subscribe to see all my MovieRunTime reviews there as well! https://www.youtube.com/@MovieRuntimeKt Watch Kt’s 35 min long body horror short film, Girl in the Basement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcn2Q57VXEQ Here are the guest's top four films from this episode's conversation. Ari The Secret World of Arrietty Oh Brother Where Art Thou The Usual Suspects Over the Garden Wall Sarah Moonstruck Sister Act Big Lebowski Adaptation Kt’s Letterboxd letterboxd.com/MovieRuntime/ The Just Scare Me Film Collective www.youtube.com/channel/UCBD0PdcN1wGxpcZvhBgb9BQ

Don’t worry, there are no pranks as part of episode 9, even though it is coming out on the first of April. Save your anxiety about unforeseen pranks and use it instead on the movie we’re covering: Eli Roth’s Green Inferno! We’re joined by actress, singer, writer, and Movie Night Extravaganza’s resident Greta Gerwig correspondent: Lauren Chouinard. She tells us about her upcoming performance in the Bay Area Diverse Musical production of American Psycho the musical. (Book by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, and music & lyrics by Duncan Sheik)[July 12-21st- tickets NOW at: https://www.badmusicaltheatre.com/). She also took a huge risk with us and watched a violent and graphic movie about cannibalism despite not really enjoying the horror genre or Eli Roth as a director. We break this apart and go on some incredibly interesting tangents as we try to understand why some people are inescapably drawn to stories that others find utterly repellant.  Links: Follow Kt on TikTok and get DAILY movie reviews and Entertainment News @MovieRuntime https://www.tiktok.com/@movieruntime In case TikTok is officially banned in the US please follow me on YouTube where you can subscribe to see all my MovieRunTime reviews there as well! https://www.youtube.com/@MovieRuntimeKt Purchase Tickets to see Lauren in American Psycho the Musical (July 12th- 21st, 2024) https://www.badmusicaltheatre.com/ Watch Kt’s 35 min long body horror short film, Girl in the Basement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcn2Q57VXEQ Actress, Singer, Film Critic, and Writer Lauren Chouinard on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/lauren.chouinard Instagram- www.instagram.com/suburbsurvivor Twitter- www.twitter.com/laurenchouinard TikTok- www.tiktok.com/@laurensingshighnotes Follow Lauren on Letterboxd! letterboxd.com/lonelygoatherd/ Here are her top four films from this episode's conversation. TOP FOUR Lord of the Rings (2001) - Fellowship of the Ring Bringing Up Baby (1938) - Her fav Rom Com Funeral Parade of Roses (1969) - half documentary/ narrative about gender and sexuality about trans people in Japan in the 1960s. Almost Famous (2000) Kt’s Letterboxd letterboxd.com/MovieRuntime/ The Just Scare Me Film Collective www.youtube.com/channel/UCBD0PdcN1wGxpcZvhBgb9BQ Movie Night Extravaganza LIVE on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/movienightextravaganza Movie Night Extravaganza’s Official Website https://www.movienightextravaganza.com/

This episode we have on writer, director, editor, and cinematographer and personal friend, Jared Skolnick. Jared and I have worked on several projects over the years including my first script, Girl in the Basement. He’s an incredibly astute filmmaker with a lot of experience watching and talking about films. If you know one thing about Jared it’s his love for Steven Spielberg, but when I first started talking to Jared he mentioned having never seen Goonies (1985)! He’s exactly the right age to have seen it as a child, but somehow missed out. While Spielberg didn’t directly direct Goonies, he did have an exceptionally large influence on it- even stepping in directing a few of the scenes for Richard Donner. Will we find a rare deviation from Jared’s love, or will we help him get over the trepidation that there could be something in his oeuvre that he might not like?  Links: Follow Kt on TikTok and get DAILY movie reviews and Entertainment News @MovieRuntime https://www.tiktok.com/@movieruntime In case TikTok is officially banned in the US please follow me on YouTube where you can subscribe to see all my MovieRunTime reviews there as well! https://www.youtube.com/@MovieRuntimeKt Jared’s official website where you can reach out to him regarding film opportunities and see his work! https://www.skolnickfilms.com/ Watch Kt and Jared’s 35 min long body horror short film, Girl in the Basement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcn2Q57VXEQ Watch Jared’s “kids on bikes” 25 min short horror tale, “The Earth Rejects Him” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcDXYYPhdAs Watch Jared’s comedy short masterpiece, “The Answer” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1A3WLvWgEY&t=8s See all Jared’s short films and subscribe to keep updated on more on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@JaredSkolnick Director/ Writer/ Editor/ Cinematographer Jared Skolnick on Social Media: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/jared.m.skolnick/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jared_skolnick/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/jaredskolnick TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@jared.skolnick The Just Scare Me Film Collective https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBD0PdcN1wGxpcZvhBgb9BQ Jared’s Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/jaredskolnick/ Kt’s Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/MovieRuntime/ Jared on IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3487720/ Kt on IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3539674/ Writer/Director commentary alongside the full film Girl in the Basement with Kt and Jared https://tinyurl.com/mtd5kj6t Listen to Kt and Jared talk about Delicatessen (1981) on Movie Night Extravaganza: https://tinyurl.com/57ybwfhc Listen to Kt and Jared talk about Evil Dead (1991) on Movie Night Extravaganza: https://tinyurl.com/4trhzjcm Listen to Jared and KT on episodes of Opinions May Vary (OMV) https://omvpodcast.com/

We’re joined in this episode by a close personal friend of mine - hell, he’s in my weekly DnD group, so you know that means he’s good people - artist, designer, actor and “scary maker” Brett Kelley. He’s managed not only to have never seen the 1995 crime thriller classic, The Usual Suspects, but he doesn’t even know the twist ending! Join me as we breakdown some of the issues around this film in our current climate and see if it can still surprise a modern viewer. Links: Follow Kt on TikTok and get DAILY movie reviews and Entertainment News @MovieRuntime https://www.tiktok.com/@movieruntime Brett’s online shop where you can purchase prints and pins! https://ko-fi.com/bkartmerc/shop The Artwork of Brett Kelley on Social Media: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/BKArtMerc/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/bkartworks/ Watch Brett and Alex in Jared’s comedy short masterpiece, “The Answer” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1A3WLvWgEY&t=8s Listen to Brett and Kt in the audio drama, The Starwell Foundation on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6nN6JjcnNBFX1pSlSiCmoY Listen to Brett and KT on episodes of Opinions May Vary (OMV) https://omvpodcast.com/ Movie Night Extravaganza’s LIVE Oscar Watch-along https://www.youtube.com/movienightextravaganza Kt’s Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/MovieRuntime/ Want to know more about Neil Gaiman’s The Books of Magic, the graphic novel that may be the “inspiration” for Harry Potter? https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/03/the-other-harry-potter-that-never-was/387364/

This episode is a very special Valentine’s Day episode that’s a day early! The theme is, of course, Romantic Comedies, and we have an extra special guest joining us to discuss their trepidation on the genre: Conan Neutron! You may know Conan from his work as a musician and his band, Conan Neutron & the Secret Friends as well as his music-based podcast Protonic Reversal, OR his work as a host on Movie Night Extravaganza. However you know him, this episode if EXTRA LONG because we has such a fun and fruitful discussion on why we *both* aren’t too keen on romcoms. Even if that is true, Moonstruck (1987) is STILL a perfectly weird little gem for even the most cynical of us. LINKS:  Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends  Protonic Reversal Patreon Movie Night Extravaganza Conan’s Letterboxd MovieRuntime LaLa Rewards “Collect merch and art, connect with fans and stories, unlock rewards and experiences” Instagram Live 2pm on the 15th Movie Night E May December Episode on the 20th Discord Trivia on the 21st Kt’s Letterboxd Unanswered questions from the show: Part One: Who wrote RENT and what was the name of the Andrew Garfield movie about him? The movie was Tick, Tick... Boom! (2021) and it was based on the autobiographical musical by playwright Jonathan Larson. Part Two: What year was that Vietnam movie with Nicholas Cage and Matthew Modine? Was it in fact called Birdy?  It was in fact called Birdy, and the year was 1984.

It's a new month and that means a new theme! This February we're talking to musicians about film genres that they typically don't like, and trying to find a film that might be an exception for them. Our first guest is Jesse Sterling Harrison of the band Mystic Warrior. They have a brand new album titled, Animal Rites, that has JUST DEBUTED TODAY! Clips of three songs off the album - Mr. Grey, Church of Spiders, and Orcas Biting the (Richards) off Our Floating Idols - are featured throughout this episode so you can get a taste of what to expect. To get a copy of this album/ listen to more of it, visit: https://mysticwarrior1.bandcamp.com/album/animal-rites To find out more about the band and tour dates/shows, visit: Mystic Warrior Music We're talking to Jesse about his dislike of the genre: Biopics, and I thought it would be a very good time to take a look at a Biopic starring Margot Robbie! Many people are divided by her snub for Best Actress in Barbie at this years Oscars, with a contingent claiming she can't really act. To them I give this film as well. Make sure to double check your laces, and let's get on the ice for this one! ________________________________________ Additional Show Links: @MovieRuntime on TikTok @WhatIfIDontLikeIt on Instagram Kt Baldassaro on Letterboxd Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends Conan Neutron's Protonic Reversal Caterwaul Music Festival - LINE UP Movie Night Extravaganza

Welcome back! In our fourth episode we’re talking about a film that is near and dear to my childhood, and many other Americans: Raiders of the Lost Ark. Yes, I did find an adult who hasn’t seen this film! I’m not going to act so surprised as everyone was pretty incredulous about me and the Wizard of Oz. Still, much like that experience- I had not seen the film because I’d seen so many clips and references that at this point in my life I had felt like I’d basically seen the film. It wasn’t out of any perceived hatred or even really thinking that I wouldn’t like it. So when my friend Rocky Calsetta who has experience working on films - he’s done FX and makeup - had not seen this film I thought it would pair well with our other film this month which was the Wizard of Oz. Listen in to see how it went and if he wound up enjoying the film! Answers to questions in the episode: Yes, it was Ray Harryhausen. And the Dennis Hopper film Rocky was thinking of was the 1990 film, Flashback. LINKS: Find me on TikTok doing daily movie reviews as I attempt to elliptical the runtime of one film every day in 2024! www.tiktok.com/@movieruntime Join me on 1/16 LIVE on Movie Night Extravaganza for a discussion about about the 1958 Akira Kurosawa film Hidden Fortress. https://www.youtube.com/movienightextravaganza Find me on Instagram: instagram.com/whatifidontlikeitpodcast/ and Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554132628773 and Twitter: twitter.com/KtBaldassaro

This episode is going to be a little bit of a format break- which is hilarious because this is episode three so our format is still developing! Nonetheless, this week is a kind of a “pre-show teaser” for tomorrow night’s (1/2/24) LIVE Movie Night Extravaganza. For those of you who don’t know, Movie Night Extravaganza is a live podcast on Youtube, that talks about movies etc weekly. I’m a frequent guest - so I’m definitely biased and love the show and the crew over there! They found out that despite being a “normal” human adult, I have not seen in its entirety the American film classic, The Wizard of Oz. Since they are all big fans of the movie, and have seen it as children, they were curious to see how it is to watch this as an adult without any real “nostalgia” for the film. Since I’m secretly unsure I’ll like the film and host a podcast called “What If I Don’t Like It? I was curious to explore the concept of possibly disliking a film that all your friends REALLY like! 😅 Forrest Miller, co-host and co-creator of Movie Night Extravaganza joins me to discuss his love of the film, and to help put it in the context of when it came out and why it’s an important/influential film that is worth taking a gamble on and watching, even if I’m not very “young at heart.” However, unlike previous episodes this is a CROSSOVER! To find out if I DID like the film - or didn’t - you’re going to have to tune in to Movie Night Extravaganza’s first episode of the year - 1/2/24 (see links below) either LIVE on Youtube, or streaming afterwards on multiple platforms.  Movie Night Extravaganza LIVE on Youtube for the Wizard of Oz with Kt Baldassaro as guest-  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSMeobhtyHw&ab_channel=MovieNightExtravaganza Watch/Listen to past episodes and more at https://www.movienightextravaganza.com/ We’ve also got a channel of our own under the Movie Night Extravaganza Discord! Please join us there as well as on the parent board to discuss all kinds of films and see recent Letterboxd reviews from the crew. https://discord.gg/TKEudDFW Find What If I Don’t Like It? On Socials: Facebook: https://t.ly/d84FY Instagram: https://t.ly/X4Osk TikTok: https://t.ly/wvec2

TL/DR: This week we discuss the 90s action classic Bad Boys directed by Michael Bay. The guest, making her podcast debut, is the fabulous Arielle Faye-Foulds. ---------------------------------------------------- This episode is about a movie and a director that aren’t considered “high cinema.” I’m of course talking about Bad Boys and Michael Bay. This is continuing the December theme of Mikes you might not Likes. In a change from our pilot episode, both myself and the guest will be experiencing this film for the first time, as we BOTH think we might not like it, but also think that we could be wrong here. I mean, the idea of a film that is not challenging mentally, has a lot of visually entertaining effects and explosions, maybe there IS something here to like! And of course, like it or not, the film itself is still influential to the genre, while also launching the career of Michael Bay. He would go on to do- the Transformers franchise, or course, but also Armageddon, and The Rock. Not to mention the video for I would do Anything for Love by Meatloaf! Our zeitgeist has been for better or worse, irrevocably touched by his existence and this is the moment he steps down from the Mount Sinai with the tablets… ok that’s too much, I’m sorry, I’m just still thinking about the Ark of the Covenant Wikipedia for our upcoming Raiders episode in January.  -------------------------------------------------- Link to Bad Boys Bingo cards: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554132628773 Light Up and Live Patches: https://themadhatterco.net/collections/comedy/products/vintage-31 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatifidontlikeitpodcast/?hl=en -------------------------------------------------- Tune into Movie Night Extravaganza for Ex Machina episode with guests, Kt Baldassaro and Renee Ruin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6CQ9XQo4Js&ab_channel=MovieNightExtravaganza

What If I Don't Like It? is a bimonthly podcast with host Kt Baldassaro (@LittleDeadlyCreature) where we ask guests to watch a movie they decided theyh wouldn't like but have never seen. We aim to shed light on possible biases and maybe change their mind! In this, the pilot episode for the series, I sit down with my dearest test subject… my husband, Scott Tundermann. He has long said to me that he doesn’t like Mike Myers films, and while I understood where he was coming from- I have always been a fan of the film So I Married an Axe Murderer since I was a young kid. My sister and I would quote the lines at each other, often just screaming “MOVE HEEED” , but would it hold up? Join me in our first episode where we will first discuss the film, put it in context of when it came out, and get an idea about why Scott thinks he might not like this film. Then we’ll break and watch the film. After which we will return to see if Scott came around to enjoying the flavour Mike Myers adds to something, or if I am high on the nostalgia of a 90s film from my youth? ----------------------------------------------- New episodes come out on the 1st and the 15th of each month!