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You Need To See This!
by Bri & Cozi
Join hosts Bri Jones and Cozi Orlen every other week as they argue for one film you absolutely NEED to watch. They cover everything from lesser-known arthouse indies to “how did you miss this?!” blockbusters. Each episode, at least one of the hosts has seen and loved the film, and at least one has missed it. Then, with NO SPOILERS, they'll try and convince you to spend your time watching it. Pop your popcorn and grab a box of Buncha Crunch, because You Need To See This!
Episodes
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The Blair Witch Project (1999)
Spooky season is upon us, and this week, Bri tells Cozi about the seminal 1999 found-footage horror movie The Blair Witch Project. Three film students travel into a Maryland forest to film a documentary on the local Blair Witch legend. They mysteriously vanish, leaving behind only their footage....
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Haunted Honeymoon (1986)
We're starting Halloween early! One day early, specifically! This week, Cozi tells Bri about the 1986 Gene-Wilder-directed horror-comedy Haunted Honeymoon, which was also Gilda Radner's last film. Is it kind of a mess? Sure! Is it fun as hell? Absolutely! Will Bri want to check it out? Who...
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The Stepford Wives (1975) w/ Chris Seidman
This week, Bri and Tucson improviser Chris Seidman (Unscrewed Theater, Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed) try to convince Cozi to watch the 1975 mystery thriller The Stepford Wives. Joanna Eberhart has come to the quaint little town of Stepford, Connecticut, with her family, but she soon discovers...
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Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
This week, Bri gives Cozi the rundown on the 2001 animated Disney fantasy adventure Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Milo, a linguist and cartographer, is convinced that the lost city of Atlantis is real and findable. A wealthy man who believes in the mission funds the expensive expedition, and Milo…
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Past Lives (2023) w/ Lisa Belcher
On this week's episode, Cozi teams up with Lisa Belcher (House of Abraham, founder of Jump Rock Pictures) to tell Bri about the 2023 romantic drama Past Lives! Written and directed by Celine Song, Past Lives explores the nostalgia of young love and reunions, along with the feeling of grief that...
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Pretty in Pink (1986) w/ Lauren Scharf
This week, Bri and special guest Lauren Scharf (UCB graduated Maude team Smokeshow, FailArmy) tell Cozi all about the 1986 coming-of-age film Pretty in Pink. Andie Walsh is a smart, stylish, working-class high schooler who falls for the wealthy, popular guy Blane. But can their love transcend…
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It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)
This week, Cozi tells Bri about It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)! Written and directed by the people behind 2006's Half Nelson, this mental-health coming-of-age movie stars Keir Gilchrist, Emma Roberts, and a ton of comedians! Will Bri want to see it? Recommendations: Bri – The movie Obsession...
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TiMER (2009) w/ Blake Wilding
This week, Bri and special guest Blake Wilding (Pack house improv team The Sitch) give Cozi the scoop on the 2009 high-concept romantic comedy TiMER. A new technology comes in the form of a wrist-worn timer, providing users with a countdown clock to the exact day they will meet their soulmate.…
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American Graffiti (1973)
This week, Bri tells Cozi about the OTHER George Lucas movie that isn't about Star Wars or archaeologists: the 1973 coming-of-age comedy/drama American Graffiti. The film follows the adventures of a group of teenagers over the course of one night, before some of them leave their hometown for...
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Hesher (2010)
This week, Cozi tells Bri about 2010’s dark coming-of-age dramedy Hesher! This hidden-gem indie features Devin Brochu as high school freshman TJ, Rainn Wilson, Piper Laurie, and Natalie Portman, plus Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a chaotic shirtless tattooed metalhead named Hesher. Will Bri want to see...
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Pretty Woman (1990) w/ Brennan Clark
This week, Bri and special guest Brennan Clark (The Annoyance Theatre, Mission: IMPROVable) tell Cozi about the classic '90s rom-com Pretty Woman (1990). Julia Roberts plays Vivian Ward, a sex worker in Hollywood, California, who makes a lucrative deal with a wealthy businessman to be his escort...
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Steel Magnolias (1989)
This week, Bri tells Cozi all about the 1989 comedy-drama Steel Magnolias. A beautician takes a job at a local beauty parlor in a small southern town in Louisiana, where a group of close friends share a close bond and welcome her into the fold. Over the years, the bond grows stronger as the…
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In and Out (1997) w/ Brick Jackson
Cozi teams up with actor/comedian Brick Jackson, Co-Founder/Artistic Director of The H.I.T., to tell Bri about the 1997 comedy In and Out! Starring Kevin Kline and Joan Cusack, directed by Miss Piggy himself Frank Oz, written by the guy who wrote Addams Family Values! An easy sell! Will Bri be…
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The 2026 Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts (2026)
This week, Cozi tells Bri about 2026's Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts, the only category he's ever cared about! Will Bri want to check out this collection of animated films (or at least two of them)? Recommendations: Bri – Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable in front of strangers Cozi – Apply for...
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My Girl (1991)
This week, Bri gives all the reasons why Cozi needs to watch the 1991 coming-of-age comedy/drama My Girl. Vada, an imaginative and sometimes dramatic young girl whose father runs a funeral parlor from their home, navigates friendship, grief, jealousy, and her own fears around death. Will Cozi be...
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From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) w/ Maria Felix
This week, Bri and special guest Maria Felix (Bloody Podcast, Surprise Bitch) tell Cozi all about the 1996 genre-blending crime drama/horror/dark comedy From Dusk Till Dawn. Two criminal brothers take a family hostage and head to Mexico to flee their crimes. They arrive at the Titty Twister bar,...
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Young Adult (2011)
This week, Cozi tells Bri about the 2011 Jason Reitman/Diablo Cody dramedy Young Adult! With a spot-on cast and a premise that will absolutely draw you in, Young Adult truly can't be missed. Will Bri check it out? Plus, a We Saw It: Bri saw 2004's Saved! Recommendations: Bri – Do something to…
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Footloose (1984)
This week, Bri tells Cozi about the 1984 coming-of-age music drama FOOTLOOSE! Kevin Bacon plays Ren, the cool and fun-loving new guy who shakes up a town where dancing is illegal. With a killer soundtrack and a silly but lovable rage-dance scene, will Cozi be convinced to watch? Take a listen!...
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Shooting Fish (1997)
This week, Cozi cons Bri into learning about 1997's very British rom-com (rom-con?) Shooting Fish! With a relatively early role from Kate Beckinsale and two extremely charming con men, Shooting Fish is pretty damn fun. Will Bri take the bait and be caught hook, line, and sinker? Recommendations:...
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This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
This week, Bri tells Cozi all about the late Rob Reiner's directorial debut, 1984's This is Spinal Tap. A documentarian follows Spinal Tap on their American tour to promote their new album, "Smell the Glove," capturing all the controversies, interpersonal drama, and struggles that accompany the...
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Force Majeure (2014) w/ Corsica Wilson
This week, filmmaker/actor/charcuterier Corsica Wilson (Maize, In a World...) teams up with Cozi to tell Bri about Ruben Östlund's 2014 Swedish dramedy Force Majeure! Will Bri brave that ski slope? Tune in to find out! Recommendations: Corsica – Hot honey on pepperoni pizza Bri – Go to Idyllic in...
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Up in the Air (2009)
This week, Cozi tells Bri about 2009’s comedic drama Up in the Air! With a truly fantastic cast and wry, witty dialogue, this emotional character piece is seriously worth watching. Will Bri be sold on it? Recommendations: Bri – Have multiple water bottles Cozi – '90s Canadian sketch show The…
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OUR TWO-HUNDREDTH EPISODE!! (200 Movie Plot Guesses)
It's the 200th episode of You Need to See This! Thanks so much for sticking with us for 200 recommendation-filled episodes! To celebrate, we're taking 200 movies NEITHER of us has seen and coming up with our best guesses on what they're about! A minute or less per film, switching off between each...
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Death Becomes Her (1992) w/ Jeannie Ceglar
This week, Bri and special guest Jeannie Ceglar (Dreamboat, Demon) team up to convince Cozi to watch the 1992 classic dark comedy Death Becomes Her. This is a story of two rivals desperate to outshine each other and stay young and relevant. With impressive but cartoonish special effects and dark...
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Ordinary People (1980)
This week, Briana tells Cozi about the 1980 drama—and Robert Redford's directorial debut—Ordinary People. The Jarrett family tries to return to a sense of normalcy after a devastating loss, but Conrad, the youngest son, struggles to cope. Briana loves this film because of how it touches on mental...
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Rock-a-Doodle (1991) w/ Cat Crawford
This week, Briana and guest Cat Crawford (Swiss Fish, Tiny Mannequin Hands, Bad Kid Jail, Scene Kids) team up to convince Cozi to watch the 1991 animated adventure comedy Rock-a-Doodle! When the sun stops shining, a young boy (transformed into a cat by the wicked Grand Duke of Owls) teams up with…
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Splitsville (2025)
On this episode, Cozi tells Bri about the hilarious comedy Splitsville (2025) from Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin, the filmmakers behind 2019's The Climb! Also, Cozi watched Black Swan and Bri watched The Climb! Hear our thoughts about both of 'em! Recommendations: Bri – Try out the...
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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) w/ Ashley Gianni and Kristen Scatton
On this week's episode, we're joined by special guests Ashley Gianni and Kristen Scatton (the short film Sorority, which Bri edited; The Fuscos)! Cozi and Ashley team up to convince Bri and Kristen to watch the 1995 comedy To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)! Recommendations:...
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Sunshine (2007)
This week, Bri tells Cozi all about Danny Boyle's 2007 sci-fi thriller Sunshine! In the future, the sun is dying. Eight astronauts on the spacecraft Icarus II are headed toward it on a mission, their last hope: save the world by reigniting the sun with a bomb. But as they near their destination,...
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Scrapper (2023)
This week, Cozi tells Bri about the hilarious and heartstring-pulling 2023 British father-daughter dramedy Scrapper! Will she have her bike stolen by an adorable 12-year-old British girl? Or her heart? Listen and find out! Recommendations: Bri – Get a side gig Cozi – Download an arcade game...
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Black Swan (2010)
This week, Bri takes Cozi to the ballet with Darren Aronofsky's 2010 psychological drama Black Swan. Nina, an ambitious and talented ballerina, gets the role of a lifetime in a production of Swan Lake. However, in her attempt to portray both the white and black swan roles, her obsession with...
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Bolt (2008) w/ Jarrett Lennon Kaufman
On this week's episode, improviser/podcaster/former child actor Jarrett Lennon Kaufman (The Super Legit Podcast, The Super Legit Spectacular, Hey Arnold!) teams up with Cozi to tell Bri about 2008's 3D-animated Disney action/comedy Bolt! Jarrett tells us about some of his many incredible acting...
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After Yang (2021)
On this week's episode, Cozi tells Bri about 2021’s beautiful, sad, quiet, detail-rich A24 sci-fi film After Yang. Will she want to see it on Tubi or Mubi or whatever other weird streaming site it exists on? Recommendations: Bri – The Amazon Prime show Tales from the Loop Cozi – Anamanaguchi’s...
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The Devil Wears Prada (2006) w/ Carey Adkins
This week, Bri Jones and comedian Carey Adkins (Pack house sketch team Party Line) talk fashion as they try to convince Cozi to watch the 2006 comedy The Devil Wears Prada. Andy, a young aspiring journalist, gets a shot at being the assistant to one of the biggest names in fashion magazines: the...
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Some Like It Hot (1959)
A lot of black-and-white movies stand the test of time, and one of those is the 1959 comedy Some Like It Hot! After witnessing a crime, two musicians make a run for it and dress up as women to join an all-women band heading to Florida. As they embrace their new disguises, chaos unfolds. This…
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Tár (2022) w/ Amy Spalding
This week, Bri and bestselling author Amy Spalding (On Her Terms, At Her Service) tell Cozi all about Todd Field's 2022 psychological drama Tár. Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett) is a powerful and renowned conductor who is at the top of her game, but scandals and secrets surface to reveal the dark side…
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Petite Maman (2021)
This week, Cozi tells Bri about Céline Sciamma's incredibly sweet and incredibly French indie film Petite Maman (2021). Will she want to see it for its wonderful concept that Cozi avoids talking about? Has she already seen it since this recording? Who knows, who could even know…
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Blue Valentine (2010) w/ Dom Johnson
Heartbreak is (not) awesome! This week, Bri and special guest Dom Johnson (sketch team Dreamboat, Country Brothers podcast) tell Cozi all about the 2010 romantic drama Blue Valentine. Blue Valentine uses a non-linear structure to tell the story of Dean (Ryan Gosling) and Cindy (Michelle…
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Total Recall (1990)
This week, Bri tells Cozi all about the 1990 action sci-fi film Total Recall. After having dreams of Mars, Douglas Quaid (Arnold Schwarzenegger) fulfills his curiosity to visit the red planet by going through a memory implantation procedure through the company Rekall. However, the procedure…
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The 2025 Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts (2025)
This week, Cozi tells Bri about 2025's Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts, aka the only category he cares about in any way! Will Bri want to check out this collection of mostly excellent animated films? Recommendations: BRI – Get yourself a little gift COZI – Buy one totally weird thing for your...
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Dead Alive (1992) w/ John-Michael Bond
There are plenty of zombie films, but none quite like Peter Jackson's 1992 horror comedy Dead Alive (Braindead). This week, Bri and guest John-Michael Bond (album/comedy special Cry Uncle) dive into all the gory story details to convince Cozi that this film is a bloody gem. Will the amazing...
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Shiva Baby (2020)
On this week's episode, notably Jewish Cozi tells non-member-of-the-tribe Bri about the VERY Jewish and very tense 2020 comedy Shiva Baby! Will Bri be scared away by the Chosen People's straaange wayyyyys, or will she eat the latke? Listen and find out! Recommendations: Bri – Leave your phone at...
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Jumanji (1995)
This week, Briana tries to convince Cozi to watch another classic: the 1995 fantasy adventure JUMANJI! When two siblings find an old board game in their new house, they soon discover the jungle dangers it brings into the real world, but the only way to stop it is to finish the game. Will Cozi be...
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Fight Club (1999) w/ Alli Ramirez
The first rule of Fight Club is you do not talk about Fight Club. Cozi has done a great job following this rule, mostly because he still hasn't seen the film! How can he talk about Fight Club if he doesn't know what it is? That's why Bri and comedian Alli Ramirez (Debate Club) team up to convince...
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Saved! (2004)
This week, Cozi tells Bri about 2004’s satire of Christian high schools/coming-of-age/high school movie Saved! Is Bri ready to become a member of The Christian Jewels? Listen and find out! Recommendations: Bri — The album Letters to Self by Sprints Cozi — Get a Peppermint Bark Dazzler from...
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A Goofy Movie (1995) w/ Ryan Pigg
This week, guest Ryan Pigg (The Burbs, The Late Musical Show, Historical Roast, Fictional Roast, Scene Kids) teams up with Bri to convince Cozi to watch the 1995 animated musical A Goofy Movie. Goofy's spontaneous father-son bonding cross-country road trip gets in the way of Max's big plan to...
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Aliens (1986)
This week, Bri tries to convince Cozi to watch the 1986 sci-fi action film Aliens by James Cameron. The franchise starts with the atmospheric and horror-leaning Alien, but the second film delivers an action-packed script with great stakes and memorable characters. Cozi has seen Alien and Alien:...
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Censor (2021) w/ Stephen Stull
This week, Bri is joined by special guest and filmmaker/festival producer Stephen Stull (BizarroLand Film Festival) to convince Cozi to watch the 2021 psychological horror film Censor. Film censor Enid is responsible for deciding what stays and what goes in the "video nasties" that cause...
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My Old Ass (2024)
On this week's episode, The Halloween Horrors continue with...the horrors of aaaaaaaaaaage! Cozi tells Bri about 2024’s hilarious and emotional coming-of-age comedy My Old Ass! Will Bri be interested in this film that most of Cozi's friends didn't see but considered based on the trailer? Also, a…
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Hocus Pocus (1993)
'Tis the season for Halloween and scary movies galore! This week, we're starting October off with a family-friendly classic that Cozi has somehow never seen...the 1993 fantasy comedy Hocus Pocus! On Halloween night in Salem, Massachusetts, Allison, Max, and his little sister Dani accidentally…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join hosts Bri Jones and Cozi Orlen every other week as they argue for one film you absolutely NEED to watch. They cover everything from lesser-known arthouse indies to “how did you miss this?!” blockbusters. Each episode, at least one of the hosts has seen and loved the film, and at least one has missed it. Then, with NO SPOILERS, they'll try and convince you to spend your time watching it. Pop your popcorn and grab a box of Buncha Crunch, because You Need To See This!
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Bri & Cozi
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Join hosts Bri Jones and Cozi Orlen every other week as they argue for one film you absolutely NEED to watch. They cover everything from lesser-known arthouse indies to “how did you miss this?!” blockbusters. Each episode, at least one of the hosts has seen and loved the film, and at least one has...
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