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Anora (2024)

This week, we’re diving into Anora (Hulu) — the brand-new Best Picture winner at this year’s Oscars! 
But first — we’re starting things off with a quick spoiler-free chat about some new movies and shows we’ve watched recently (0:07). From surprise indie gems to big-budget releases, we’re giving you the scoop on what’s worth your time (and what’s not). 
Then, we break down what made Anora (16:00) such a standout — from Baker’s signature raw and intimate storytelling to Mikey Madison’s powerhouse performance. 
We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:24:21).
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Strange Darling (2023)

This week, we’re diving into Strange Darling (Paramount+) — a mind-bending, twisty thriller that’s told out of order and kept us guessing from start to finish.
Before that, we kick things off with a quick, spoiler-free chat about Yellowjackets season 3 (0:07). Now that we’re halfway through the season, the drama is heating up, the theories are flying, and we’ve got some thoughts.
Then, we dive into Strange Darling (10:12), including the absolutely killer performances from Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner. If you love psychological thrillers with sharp writing and unpredictable turns, this one’s a must-watch!
We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:17:04).
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Heretic (2024) + Hugh Grant's Villain Era

This week, we’re diving into Heretic (Max) and Hugh Grant’s absolutely unhinged turn as a horror villain—seriously, who knew he had this in him?! His performance alone makes this one worth the watch, but we’ve got thoughts on the film as a whole.
Before that, we kick off the episode with a little Oscars vent session, because once again, horror movies got zero love this year (0:07). 
Then, we dive into Heretic (12:23) and Hugh Grant’s wildest, creepiest, most unexpected role yet. The man went from charming rom-com lead to full-blown horror villain, and honestly? We’re obsessed. 
We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:13:14).
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Nosferatu (2024) + Robert Eggers

This week, we’re sinking our teeth into Nosferatu (Peacock) and the eerie genius of Robert Eggers—because let’s be real, his filmography is insane. 
The episode starts off with our spoiler-free thoughts on Oz Perkins’ The Monkey (2025), which just hit theaters last week (0:07).
Then, we bite into Nosferatu (10:56) and discuss Robert Eggers’ gothic masterpiece as well as his previous films. From The Witch to The Lighthouse, the man knows how to craft nightmares.
We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:18:16).
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Parasite (2019) + Bong Joon Ho

This week, we’re diving into Parasite (Netflix) and the brilliant filmography of Bong Joon Ho! 
The episode starts off with a quick chat about what we've been watching lately (0:07), including Paddington in Peru and The White Lotus.
Then, we dive into all of Bong Joon Ho’s incredible films, with the majority of our chat focused on his masterpiece, Parasite (07:03). With Mickey 17 hitting theaters soon, we’re looking back at his genre-blending masterpieces—from The Host to Snowpiercer and beyond.
We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:24:16).
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A Bloody Good Valentines Watchlist

This Valentine’s Day, we’re ditching the usual rom-coms and diving into alternative romance! Love, screams, and a little chaos—what more could you ask for?
The episode starts off with a quick chat about some romantic horror flicks currently in theaters (0:07), Companion and Heart Eyes.
Then, we get into our Bloody Good Valentine’s Watchlist (12:33), where we’re serving up alternative romance with our non-traditional movie picks, including the horror rom-com Your Monster (2024) and the bloody good My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009).
This week, we’re serving up alternative romance with our non-traditional V-Day movie picks: the brand-new horror rom-com Your Monster (2024) and the bloody good My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009). 
We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:05:31).
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Paddington 2 (2017)

This week, we finally watched Paddington 2—all because of that Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent scene. Is it really that incredible? We had to find out for ourselves! 
The episode starts off with your hosts breaking down all the new trailers that dropped this week (0:07)—Fantastic Four: First Steps, Jurassic World: Rebirth, and Final Destination: Bloodlines. 
Then, we get into Paddington 2 (15:03), to see if Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal were really giving us one of the greatest cinematic takes of all time. Spoiler alert: this may be the most wholesome movie of all time. 
We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (50:37).
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The 2025 Oscar Nominations

This week, we're diving into the underwhelming 2025 Oscar nominations—breaking down the biggest snubs, surprises, and our general outrage about everything.
We kick things off with a quick chat about the official trailer for season 3 of Yellowjackets (0:07), which has us hyped for all the insanity still to come.
Then, we get into this year’s Oscar nomination (05:36), where we give our takes on the contenders and who we think really deserves the recognition. 
We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:08:01).
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