Screen Love Affair Podcast

This week on the Screen Love Affair Podcast, Brandon and Shea are joined by Kelsey to talk about Hokum, the latest from writer/director Damian McCarthy. McCarthy also wrote and directed Oddity which Kelsey and Shea loved when they got to see it at the Fantasia Film Festival in 2024.How does Hokum compare to Oddity? Is it even fair to compare them? Take a listen as we dive right into the movie to break it all down. Don't want spoliers? Check out our spoiler-free review here.🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, follow the show and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Tik Tok⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Facebook • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠• Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠⁠, and Kelsey on Letterboxd. • Read our⁠ ⁠reviews and editorials⁠⁠.

This week Shea and Brandon are together inside the new SLA HQ to talk about Mother Mary! The new psychological drama-thriller film written and directed by David Lowery. The film stars Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel, Hunter Schafer, and FKA Twigs.Is this psychological thriller a pretentious mess? A meaningful meditation on mourning lost friendships? Both? Neither? The boys definitely disagree so tune in to see where they both landed!In addition to Mother Mary, the boys also quickly cover I Swear and Mile End Kicks. Of course, let us know what you thought of the movies in the comments below! 🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, follow the show and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Tik Tok⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Facebook • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠• Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd. • Read our⁠ ⁠reviews and editorials⁠⁠.

This week the boys have gotten together to talk about The Drama, the latest from writer/director Kristoffer Borgli and A24. The film stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson with Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, and Hailey Gates in supporting roles.If you haven't seen the movie already, definitely get out there and see it because they less you know, the better.If you've already seen the movie though, check out this episode of the Screen Love Affair Podcast to talk about all the drama in The Drama!🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, follow the show and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Tik Tok⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Facebook • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠• Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd. • Read our⁠ ⁠reviews and editorials⁠⁠.

Brandon reviews the newest social media slasher FACES OF DEATH the 2026 legacy sequel / reboot. Starring Barbie Ferreira & Dacre Montgomary & Charli XCX in a thrilling modern horror movie. #facesofdeath #newmovie #moviereview #horrormovies #slasher #charlixcx #slashermovie #ifc #reboot

Spoiler free review of the latest liminal horror movie "EXIT 8"Great cinematography and adaptation of the indie horror game. #exit8 #indiehorror #horrorgames #newmovie #moviereview #creepcast #ironlungmovie #neon #toho

In this episode we interview Bridgette Murphy the 2nd AC who worked on Forbidden Fruits. Deep dive into the experience working on the film and being a Toronto Film Technician. #behindthescenes #newmovie #moviepodcast #iatse #filmcrew #filmdiscussion #makingof #forbiddenfruits #canadianfilm

The agreement from last week decidedly does not continue with this week's episode! This week Shea, Brandon, and Adriana talk about undertone, a Canadian indie horror that we got to see at the Fantasia Film Festival last year before it was acquired by A24 and released in theatres. The film was written and directed by Ian Tuason and stars Nina Kiri as Evy, a podcast host caring for her ailing mother. This is a special movie for us at Screen Love Affair but that doesn't mean we shy away for discussing the things that didn't work as well as they could've. So have a listen and let us know what you thought of the movie!🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, follow the show and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Tik Tok⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Facebook • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠• Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠Adriana⁠ on Letterboxd. • Read our⁠ ⁠reviews and editorials⁠⁠.

We've got another new episode of the Screen Love Affair Podcast but this time it's a little different! Don't worry, we've got the same great hosts but a whole new approach to the conversation. This week, we're diving headfirst into Project Haily Mary, the latest from directing duo Phil Lord & Chris Miller and writer by Drew Goddard.Don't want any spoilers? Check out Shea's spoiler-free review.Check out this latest episode and let us know what you think!🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, follow the show and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Tik Tok⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Facebook • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠• Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠Adriana⁠ on Letterboxd. • Read our⁠ ⁠reviews and editorials⁠⁠.

Shea's here just in time for the weekend to give a spoiler-free review of Project Hail Mary! The latest from directing duo Phil Lord & Chris Miller and writer by Drew Goddard.The film stars Ryan Gosling and if you want know anymore than that, well you'll just have to watch the video!Introduction: 0:00Verdict: 2:10Spoiler-free review: 2:58🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, subscribe and join the love affair! ❤️🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, follow the show and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Tik Tok⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Facebook • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠• Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd • Read our⁠ ⁠reviews and editorials⁠⁠.

This week the boys are back talking about a great new Canadian film, Sweetness! This debut feature for writer/director Emma Higgins stars Kate Hallett as Rylee Hill, a lonely highschooler and superfan of the band Floorplan and specifically the lead singer, Payton Adler (Herman Tømmeraas). Adriana and Shea got to see the film at the 2025 Fantasia Film Festival and they absolutely loved it. Now that it's in theatres and primed to hit streaming soon, is the film worth your time? Let's discuss!🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, follow the show and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Tik Tok⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Facebook • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠• Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd. • Read our⁠ ⁠reviews and editorials⁠⁠.

Knock, knock. Who's there? It's us, Shea and Brandon!That's right, the boys are back this week to dive into The Bride! The latest film from writer/director Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring Jessie Buckely as Mary Shelley/Ida/The Bride & Christian Bale as Frankenstein's Monster. In short? This movie is a bit of a mess. But damn if it wasn't an enjoyable watch. Did you see The Bride? Let us know what you thought of the film!🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, follow the show and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Tik Tok⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Facebook • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠• Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd. • Read our⁠ ⁠reviews and editorials⁠⁠.

Did you ever want to hear two straights and a bisexual talk about the newest gay BDSM dom-com? Well then do we have the episode for you!This week, Shea, Brandon, and Adriana dive into Pillion, unpacking its exploration of love, power, submission, and identity within a queer BDSM relationship. Led by bold performances from Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling, the film sparks a wide-ranging conversation about agency, emotional vulnerability, subculture representation, and what it really means to belong.Afterwards, we will shift gears to How to Make a Killing, tackling its themes of desperation, morality, and survival before debating whether its storytelling feels sharp and intentional or frustratingly derivative.🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, subscribe and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Tik Tok⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Facebook • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠• Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠Adriana⁠ on Letterboxd. • Read our⁠ ⁠reviews and editorials⁠⁠.

In this episode of Screen Love Affair Podcast, we review and break down Wuthering Heights, Iron Lung, and Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. Three wildly different films that sparked very different reactions!We start with Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, starring Sam Rockwell, and unpack why a promising premise and strong lead couldn’t save a film that left us frustrated. We discuss its satire, humor, themes, structure, and the question of who this movie is actually for.Then we dive into Iron Lung, exploring its production design, independent filmmaking ambition, and the cinematic experience of watching it in a packed theater.Finally, we tackle the adaptation of Wuthering Heights, discussing its production and costume design, character dynamics, emotional depth, music, and whether this version captures the power of the source material.🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, subscribe and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Tik Tok⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Facebook • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠• Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠Adriana⁠ on Letterboxd. • Read our⁠ ⁠reviews and editorials⁠⁠.

In this episode of the Screen Love Affair Podcast, we break down Nirvana the Band, the Show, the Movie and Crime 101, exploring how these two wildly different films approach character, tone, and emotional resonance.First, we dive into Nirvana the Band, the Show, the Movie, a chaotic, hilarious love letter to Toronto that had our audiences buzzing. We talk surprise screenings, electric audience reactions, cultural references, and how the film turns the city into a character through clever visual storytelling.Then we pivot to Crime 101, unpacking its neo-noir aesthetic, character dynamics, and comparisons to Drive and Heat. We explore themes of friendship, ambition, nostalgia, and loss and how both films, in completely different ways, find unexpected emotional depth…for some of us ;)🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, follow the show and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Tik Tok⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Facebook • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠• Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠Adriana⁠ on Letterboxd. • Read our⁠ ⁠reviews and editorials⁠⁠.

The whole crew is together this week to talk about Primate. We've got all the details and spoilers, but as always, we will kick things off spoiler-free. In this episode, we discuss the killer chimp premise, the pacing, the kills, and whether the movie leaned into its concept enough. We also talk audience reactions, the theater experience, and our pitches for potential future installments.Have you seen Primate? Let us know what you thought of the movie! 🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, follow the show and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Tik Tok⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Facebook • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠• Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠Adriana⁠ on Letterboxd. • Read our⁠ ⁠reviews and editorials⁠⁠.

This week Shea & Brandon are back to talk about Send Help, Sam Raimi’s latest return to horror. As always, we kick things off spoiler-free before diving fully into the details!In this episode, we talk about the character dynamics, the performances, the pacing, and how the film balances humor with tension. We also get into audience reactions, Raimi’s style, and why the ending worked as well as it did. We also have a few nitpicks to discuss too!Have you seen Send Help? Let us know what you thought of the movie!🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, follow the show and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Tik Tok⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Facebook • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠• Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd. • Read our⁠ ⁠reviews and editorials⁠⁠.

This week, Shea and Brandon are joined by special guest and friend of the show, Tina! We’re talking The Housemaid starting spoiler free, then getting into everything, including the difference between the movie and the book!In this episode, we discuss Amanda Seyfried & Sydney Sweeney’s performances, how the film compares to the book, the shift into some body horror, and why the ending left us with mixed feelings. We also talk box office success, audience reactions, and whether this should become a franchise.Don't worry too, we will warn you before we dig into the spoilers!Did it work for you or did the book do it better? Vote in our poll and drop your thoughts in the comments. 🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, subscribe and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Tik Tok⁠ • Follow us on ⁠Facebook • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠• Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd. • Read our⁠ ⁠reviews and editorials⁠⁠.

It’s zombie season again, and this time we’re heading into 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, a sequel to the much loved 2025 film 28 Years Later.In this episode, Shea, Adriana, and BrandonJimmy break down the differences between Nia Costa's new direction, the performances (Ray Fiennes earns that paycheck), and all the insane beats in this wild ride of a film. How does it compare to last year's film? Well you'll just have to listen to find out!Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠, and ⁠Adriana on Letterboxd.

It's time for the Screen Love Affair Podcast 2025 Wrapped! We know how original. BUT if you're a fan of orignality, you'll love plenty of the movies in our top 10 best movies of 2025 episode! Check out our lists and let us know what your favourite movie of 2025 was!🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, subscribe and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd • Read our ⁠reviews and editorials⁠.

Shea and Brandon kick off 2026 with a deep dive into Marty Supreme, the new Timothée Chalamet-led drama that’s getting plenty of awards buzz as we enter Oscar season!Check out the first episode of the Screen Love Affair Podcast in 2026 and let us know if you think Marty Supreme is worth the hype. 🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, subscribe and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠ on Letterboxd • Read our reviews and editorials.

Disappointed in our theatre audience but not the movie! Surprised people walked out of this one during the mystery premier. Listen to full episode for full story!

Are you ready to dive back into Pandora? The latest Avatar has us questioning everything from popcorn buckets to cinematic experiences! Join us as we dissect the highs and lows of the franchise. What was your favorite Avatar moment? Comment below!#Avatar #MovieNight#FilmDiscussion #CinematicExperience #ScreenLoveAffair #CinemaLovers #Toronto #PopcornBuckets#MovieMagic #Podcast

This week on the Screen Love Affair Podcast, Shea and Brandon break down two major releases: Train Dreams and Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.They explore why Train Dreams hits so hard emotionally, how its cinematography elevates the story, and why watching it at home simply doesn’t compare to a theatrical experience. They also dive into Rian Johnson’s latest murder mystery, discussing the surprising character depth, visual style, and the clever writing that continues to keep this whodunnit franchise feeling fresh.Using these films as a jumping-off point, the conversation expands into the broader state of streaming versus theatrical releases, including Netflix’s disappointing lack of theatrical distribution, the value of audience reactions, and why all movies deserve the big screen.🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, subscribe and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠ on Letterboxd.

Shea and Brandon are away this week on the Screen Love Affair Podcast, but Adriana is joined by special guest host Ty to dig into Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, a sequel possessed by lore, fan service, and a fandom eager to cheer at every reference. But does any of it make for a good movie?They break down the film’s reliance on FNAF deep-cuts, the challenges of adapting such dense lore, the limits of its PG-13 rating, and the audience experience during their screening(s). From wide gaps in acting talent to rushed plot points to missed opportunities, Adriana and Ty explore why this sequel feels more like a checklist for fans than a cohesive horror film.🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, subscribe and join the love affair! ❤️🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, subscribe and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠, and ⁠Adriana on Letterboxd.

This week on the Screen Love Affair Podcast, Shea and Brandon review Rental Family and Hamnet.They dig into Rental Family’s heartwarming charm, the film’s gentle look at connection, and Brendan Fraser’s endearing performance that makes the movie. Then they shift to Hamnet, unpacking its Shakespearean drama, its emotional highs and lows, and the ways the film tackles grief, legacy, and family through the power of storytelling.🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, subscribe and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd.

This week on the Screen Love Affair Podcast, Shea and Brandon dive into Eternity, a romantic comedy that takes big swings with its afterlife premise and delivers one of the year’s most surprising movie experiences.They unpack the film’s unexpected twists, its emotional core, and how its clever writing balances humor, heartbreak, and genuine character growth. From the exploration of different “eternities” to the bromance that sneaks up on you, this episode digs into why Eternity is more than your typical rom-com.Is love truly eternal? Or is the afterlife just another place to figure your shit out? Shea and Brandon break it all down with their usual blend of heart and cinephile chaos.🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, subscribe and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠ on Letterboxd.

Does The Running Man (2025) pack the high-octane punch Edgar Wright is known for? And after releasing three films in eighteen months, are we finally sold on Oz Perkins as a director? This week on The Screen Love Affair Podcast, Shea, Brandon, and Adriana start off with a breakdown of Wright’s latest film, Glen Powell’s moviestar charisma, and Coleman Domingo’s scene-stealing performance.Then they switched gears to Keeper, an atmospheric horror outing from Oz Perkins, fresh off Longlegs (2024) and The Monkey (2025). The crew dives into the film’s visual storytelling, character dynamics, power struggles, and why Perkins continues to feel like a talented filmmaker searching for a script worthy of his style. 🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, subscribe and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠, and ⁠Adriana on Letterboxd.

This week on the Screen Love Affair Podcast, Shea and Brandon dive into Die My Love (with Adriana) and Predator: Badlands, two films that couldn’t be more different, yet perfectly capture the two different kinds of movies. Die My Love is raw, intimate, and emotionally brutal, while Predator: Badlands delivers pure, adrenaline-fueled escapism.They explore what makes each approach work (or not), and debate whether the best movies pull you deeper into reality or help you forget it entirely. From arthouse intensity to blockbuster thrills, this episode has both sides of the cinematic coin.🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, subscribe and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠, and ⁠Adriana on Letterboxd.

In this episode, we unpack If I Had Legs I'd Kick You! Brandon, Shea, and Adriana dig into the movie’s suffocating atmosphere, Rose Byrne’s standout performance, and how the film turns everyday stress into something darkly hilarious and painfully human.🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, follow the show and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠, and ⁠Adriana on Letterboxd.

Can a film critic make the leap to filmmaker? This is the question seemingly every cinephile is asking this week. So, naturally, Shea, Brandon, and a returning Adriana dissect Shelby Oaks, the long-awaited debut from YouTuber Chris Stuckman. They talk about pacing problems, character gaps, and the visual flair that proves Stuckman’s got potential, even if his script doesn’t quite hold up.Then they move into Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, breaking down its father-son themes, lush visuals, and what happens when a visionary’s heart outweighs his restraint. 🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, follow the show and join the love affair! ❤️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠, and Adriana⁠ on Letterboxd.

The phone’s ringing again… and we’re answering the call!This week on Screen Love Affair, Shea and Brandon are back but this time with a special guest! Kevin joins the boys this week to break down The Black Phone 2, from its haunting dream sequences and stellar performances to its sometimes clunky dialogue. What do you think? Is The Black Phone 2 worth a watch? Let us know in the comments!🎬 For the love of film and the films we love, follow the show and join the love affair! ❤️Check out Kevin's music on Spotify • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Brandon⁠, and Kevin on Letterboxd.Read our reviews and editorials at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ScreenLoveAffair.com⁠⁠⁠.

This week on the Screen Love Affair Podcast, Shea and Brandon dig into Roofman, Bone Lake, and Good Boy, three wildly different films that made for one surprisingly emotional Thanksgiving weekend.They unpack Roofman, debating whether its slick pacing makes up for what Shea calls a “lack of heart.” Then they head to Bone Lake, a horror film that promised big scares and big ugh... but left us wanting more. Finally, they end on Good Boy, the small movie that could and one that caught Brandon off guard with its honesty and warmth.It’s a mix of gratitude, good movies, and some good-natured debate, the perfect cinematic meal for after Thanksgiving weekend.Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠⁠ • Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠ Letterboxd.Read our reviews and editorials at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ScreenLoveAffair.com⁠⁠.

On this week's episode we review PTA's newest film and discuss the excellence of the true 70mm IMAX experience!

Outside an abandoned Blockbuster, we dive into Jordan Peele’s Him (2025). From the hype of its marketing to the reality of its execution, this is our unfiltered take on Him.Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠ • Follow ⁠⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Brandon⁠ Letterboxd.Read our reviews and editorials at ⁠⁠⁠ScreenLoveAffair.com⁠.

This week on the Screen Love Affair Podcast, Shea and Brandon dive into The Long Walk, unpacking its themes of brotherhood, oppression, and moral sacrifice. They break down the film’s emotional weight, character dynamics, and the ending that leaves plenty to think about.They also discuss Mark Hamill’s role and why it may not have lived up to expectations. Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠X(Twitter)⁠ • Follow ⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Brandon Letterboxd.Read our reviews and editorials at ⁠⁠ScreenLoveAffair.com.

This week on the Screen Love Affair Podcast, Shea and Adriana cover three very different but equally fascinating movie experiences:Jaws in IMAX – Why Spielberg’s shark classic still terrifies and excites audiences on the big screen 50 years later.Caught Stealing – Darren Aronofsky takes a surprising turn with a noir crime drama set in New York City.Splitsville – A fresh screwball comedy about open marriages, messy relationships, and one of the funniest fight scenes we’ve seen in years.Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ • Follow us on ⁠X(Twitter)⁠ • Follow ⁠⁠Shea⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Adriana⁠⁠ on Letterboxd.Read our reviews and editorials at ⁠⁠ScreenLoveAffair.com

Is The Toxic Avenger an unrated gorefest worthy of the name of the cult classic original? Shea and Adriana are joined by guests Ty and Sam to compare the outrageous 1984 original with its 2025 remake. They explore practical effects vs CGI, absurdist humor, character development, audience reception, and ask if the new film had any real reason to exist.Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ • Follow us on X(Twitter) • Follow ⁠Shea⁠ and ⁠Adriana⁠ on LetterboxdRead reviews and editorials at ⁠ScreenLoveAffair.comCheck out Ty's short film!

Shea and Brandon dive into Nobody 2, starting spoiler free before breaking down all the details. Bob Odenkirk shines, but the movie around him struggles to be anything more than a sequel for sequel's sake. Follow us on InstagramFollow us on X (Twitter)Follow Shea and Brandon on LetterboxdRead reviews and editorials at ScreenLoveAffair.com

Studio comedies have been dying at the box office for years, but with The Naked Gun (2025), is Hollywood finally ready to bring them back? Is Liam Neeson’s legacy sequel of this classic spoof actually the comedy revival we’ve been waiting for? Or does it just remind us how hard it is to capture lightning in a bottle twice? We dig into the highs, the lows, and whether The Naked Gun proves studio comedies deserve a real comeback.Follow us on social media!InstagramX (Twitter)Letterboxd (Shea)Letterboxd (Brandon)Read reviews and editorials at ScreenLoveAffair.com

We had high hopes for Weapons, but did it hit the mark or misfire? Brandon, Shea, and Adriana break down the horror-comedy’s eerie visuals, uneven pacing, and themes(?) of grief, addiction, and neglect. Follow us on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/screenloveaffair/?hl=enX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ScreenLuvAffairLetterboxd (Shea): https://letterboxd.com/Sheangus/Letterboxd (Brandon): https://letterboxd.com/primmer/Letterboxd (Adriana): https://letterboxd.com/awisz/Read reviews and editorials at: https://www.screenloveaffair.com

We're back for Week 2 of Fantasia 2025, and things are only getting wilder. In this episode, Brandon and Shea break down the second half of the festival lineup including OBEX, LifeHack, It Ends, Sham, School Duel, and more.From ScreenLife heists to long road trips, we dive into the themes, aesthetics, and emotional gut-punches that defined our Fantasia Week 2 experience.New episodes of the Screen Love Affair Podcast drop every Tuesday.

We’re back at the Fantasia Film Festival and kicking things off with a bang! In this episode, Shea and Adriana dive into their first week of festival screenings, unpacking highlights like Sweetness, Together, and Redux Redux. From heartfelt indies to absurdist horror, they talk festival highs, early letdowns, and the power of seeing movies with a crowd. Plus, they dig into physical media, cult classic potential, and why some films just aren’t ready for the spotlight.If you're looking for some movies to add to your radar, this one’s for you.New episodes of Screen Love Affair Podcast every week. Follow the show and leave us a review!

Brandon and Shea dive into Eddington, the latest brain-bending film from Ari Aster. They explore themes of performative activism, conspiracy theories, and political chaos in a pandemic-stricken society. Is it a masterwork or a mess? Tune in to find out.

Superman is back, and the future of the DCU depends on it.This week, Brandon, Adriana, and Shea talk through their reactions to the new Superman reboot. Does it bring the hope and heart fans have been waiting for, or is it just another forgettable entry in a crowded genre? They break down what worked, what didn’t, and whether this could actually be the start of something great for DC.

Is 28 Years Later a worthy continuation or is this another case of franchise fatigue?In this episode of the Screen Love Affair Podcast, we dive into 28 Years Later and unpack our expectations going in, the surprising emotional weight of the film, and how the story balances horror, humor, and heartbreak.From father-son relationships and themes of loss to the film’s controversial references (yes, Power Rangers is in the mix), the conversation moves between serious analysis and a discussion of well, inches . They also reflect on the film’s political subtext, its take on nostalgia, and whether the ending delivers or divides.

Is the new F1 movie a high-octane return to blockbuster form or a disappointing experience?In this episode of the Screen Love Affair Podcast, Shea and Brandon dive into their theatrical experience with the F1 movie, from its thrilling highs to some frustrating theater etiquette.Take a listen and then let us know what you think!

Is Materialists a raw and heartfelt look at modern love or a bit of a mess?This week on Talkies, Brandon, Adriana, and Shea dive into Celine Song’s much-anticipated follow-up to Past Lives. One of them cried. The other two? They just weren't sure. (You won't believe who the crier was either 😅)The crew debates the sincerity of the film’s message, its exploration of contemporary relationships, and whether Materialists sticks the landing or gets lost in it all.

This week, Brandon and Shea dive into Friendship, a surprisingly heartfelt and darkly funny film about adult male loneliness, suburban bromance, and just how far one dad will go for a new best friend. Then it's onto Bring Her Back, a horror flick that starts with promise but left Shea with a lack of feelings.🎙 New episodes of Talkies every week. Like what you hear? Follow and leave us a review!

Is Wes Anderson’s magic starting to wear thin?This week, Brandon and Shea take on The Phoenician Scheme and unpack whether Anderson’s movies are starting to feel like more style over substance. Then they turn to Ballerina, the latest attempt to franchise out from John Wick. Shea doesn’t hold back either, calling it a hollow, heartless cash grab that proves how far studios will go to milk a franchise dry.From stale auteurs to franchise burnout, there's plenty to talk about this week!New episodes of Talkies every week. Follow the show and leave us a review!

Shea and Brandon dive headfirst into death’s design with a full ranking of the Final Destination franchise, including the latest movie Bloodlines.Brandon loves this franchise but Shea? Not so much. How do their rankings compare? Listen and find out.Rate the show, follow us, and let us know what movie is your favourite!