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Dear Movies, I Love You

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Movies aren't just something we watch—they're something we fall for. Dear​ Movies, I Love You is a podcast that treats cinema like that high school crush​ you never got over. Join hosts Millie De Chirico and Casey O'Brien as they embrace the joy of movie culture. They discuss the kind of history, nuance and criticism that serious film fans crave. Come for the fresh, unpretentious takes on your favorite blockbusters and stay for the art-house deep cuts that you maybe haven’t heard of (and certainly can’t pronounce). Follow Dear Movies, I Love You on Instagram @dearmoviesiloveyou. Dear Movies, I Love You is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
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Episodes

Nineties Camp Movies & Heavyweights (1995)

On this week’s outdoorsy episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss nineties camp movies and the 1995 “classic” HEAVYWEIGHTS. Plus, our hosts bear their souls and confess their “Film Regrets.” Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 24, 20251 hr 31 minEp. 20

Southern Gothic & Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)

On this week’s sultry episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss Southern Gothic films and the superb CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (1958). Plus, our fearless duo offers their sage wisdom in their “Film Advice” segment. Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17, 20251 hr 22 minEp. 19

Michael Mann & Heat (1995) featuring Jamie Loftus

On this week’s hot episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss the work of director Michael Mann and the 1995 classic HEAT. Plus, for their “My Area of Expertise” segment, they are joined by the incredible Jamie Loftus (The Bechdel Cast) to discuss the pivotal JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (1973). Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Jun 10, 20251 hr 36 minEp. 18

Prince & Purple Rain (1984)

On this week’s very purple episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss all things Prince. They chat about their favorite albums, Casey’s personal connection to Purple One, and finish things off with an in-depth analysis of PURPLE RAIN (1984) and the P.C.U. (Prince Cinematic Universe). Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 03, 20251 hr 21 minEp. 17

Cold War Film Noir & Kiss Me Deadly (1955)

On this week’s seductive episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey analyze Film Noir and the Cold War through the lens of the 1955 classic KISS ME DEADLY. Plus, our intrepid hosts take a stab at composing their own Film Noir movie in a little game they’re called “Build a Noir.” Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 20, 20251 hr 23 minEp. 16

Smoking in Movies & Le Samouraï (1967) featuring Bret Berg and Joe Ziemba

On this week’s very cool episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss smoking in movies and the 1967 classic LE SAMOURAÏ. The hosts also detail their personal relationship with cigarettes. Plus, for their “My Area of Expertise” segment, they are joined by Bret Berg and Joe Ziemba of the American Genre Film Archive to talk all about “Found Footage.” Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesi...

May 13, 20251 hr 43 minEp. 15

Barry Jenkins & Medicine for Melancholy (2008)

On this week’s moving episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss the work of director Barry Jenkins and his debut feature MEDICINE FOR MELANCHOLY (2008). Plus, they answer some questions for their Film Advice segment including one about whether it’s OK to make out at the movies. Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 06, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 14

Mockumentaries & Waiting for Guffman (1996) featuring Arden Myrin

On this week’s electric episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss the often imitated never duplicated artform of “mockumentaries” and the majestic 1996 film WAITING FOR GUFFMAN. Plus, for their segment “My Area of Expertise,” the hosts chat with the phenomenal Arden Myrin (The Righteous Gemstones, Insatiable) about DIRTY DANCING (1997). The convo is so dynamic that Millie almost throws Casey off the podcast. Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever y...

Apr 29, 20251 hr 33 minEp. 13

The Coppola Kids & The Virgin Suicides (2000) featuring Eric Edelstein

On this week’s dreamy episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss those dang Coppola progeny and hone in on the 2000 film THE VIRGIN SUICIDES. They also have one of the most electric conversations ever committed to audio with the phenomenal character actor Eric Edelstein (Twin Peaks, Parks and Recreation). They chat about baseball movies, Shohei Otani, and Eric’s time working with David Lynch - what more could you ask for?! Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love ...

Apr 15, 20251 hr 39 minEp. 12

Fake Bands & The Commitments (1991)

On this week’s rocking episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss fake bands in movies, the 1991 classic THE COMMITMENTS, and Millie’s potential career as a skull-cracking yet benevolent band manager. Plus, they chat about their favorite diegetic music moments from movies. And finally, they provide some film advice regarding movie soundtracks. Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesilov...

Apr 08, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 11

Bong Joon Ho & Mickey 17 (2025) featuring Josh Fadem

On this week’s episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey tackle the work of famed South Korean director Bong Joon Ho, as well as his latest film Mickey 17 (2025). Plus, they are joined by comedian and film fanatic Josh Fadem to talk about his "Area of Expertise" - the wild (and sometimes downright nasty) work of Chinese director Kuei Chih-Hung. And finally, the hosts offer some food-related movie screening advice. Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you...

Apr 01, 20251 hr 26 minEp. 10

2000-Era Pop Star Movies & Crossroads (2002)

On this week’s episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey are going full Y2K to talk about Crossroads (2002), Britney Spears, and all the other glorious pop star movies of the era. Plus, a birthday party-related bit of film advice. Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 25, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 9

Steven Soderbergh & Erin Brockovich (2000) featuring The Softies

On this week’s episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey celebrate the 25th anniversary of Erin Brockovich (2000) by examining the film and doing a deep dive into the world of director Steven Soderbergh. And if that’s not enough, they are joined by the wondrous Jen Sbragia and Rose Melberg (aka The Softies) to discuss their areas of expertise - Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains (1982) and Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979). And finally, they cap things off with another...

Mar 18, 20251 hr 29 minEp. 8

Irish Cinema & The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)

Top o’ the morning to ya! In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Millie and Casey are going full Irish on this week’s episode of Dear Movies, I Love You. In a change of pace, both the hosts’ Film Diaries are filled with reality television! They then dive right into a discussion of Irish cinema and the 2022 film The Banshees of Inisherin. And finally, they open up their mailbag and respond to several questions for their Film Advice segment. Follow, rate and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever y...

Mar 11, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 7

70 mm Movies & The Hateful Eight (2015) featuring Brian Saur

This week on Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey return to their Film Diary and go through all the movies they’ve most recently watched. They catapult into a discussion of 70 mm and large format films, focusing in on Quentin Tarantino’s 2015 film The Hateful Eight. They are then joined by the wonderful Brian Saur (Pure Cinema Podcast) to discuss his area of movie expertise - movies where the characters play a game! And finally, the crew answers a question about mastering movie lingo in the...

Mar 04, 20251 hr 25 minEp. 6

The Academy Awards and Millie & Casey’s Favorite Movies of 2024

This week on Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey start things off by discussing their most recently watched films in their Film Diary. They then take a look back on the year 2024 and discuss the impending Academy Awards and their favorite movies of the year. Plus, it’s the first annual Millie Awards - movie awards given out by Millie herself. Follow, rate and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou. See omnystudio.com...

Feb 25, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 5

L.A. in the ’80s & The Terminator (1984)

This week on Dear Movies, I Love You , Millie and Casey divulge their weekly watches from their Film Diary. They take a trip back to 1980s Los Angeles with a special focus on James Cameron’s blockbuster hit, The Terminator (1984). Plus, Casey shares a cautionary movie theater seating tale in this week’s Film Gripe–and much more! Follow, rate and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Find the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Feb 18, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 4

Casey & Millie’s Most Romantic Movies Ever

Love is in the air this week on Dear Movies, I Love You ! Millie and Casey ponder the ultimate February question—just in time for Valentine’s Day: What is the most romantic movie ever? Millie is out for revenge with this week’s movie quiz, featuring films with “Love” in the title. Plus, entries in their Film Diaries and fresh recommendations for Employee Picks. Follow, rate and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Stay connected on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou . See o...

Feb 11, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 3

Manic Pixie Dream Girls & Garden State (2004)

In this episode of Dear Movies, I Love You , hosts Millie and Casey share the latest entries in their Film Diary before diving into Garden State (2004), one of the defining films of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl era. Plus, a Sensitive Boy movie quiz and fresh Employee Picks. Follow, rate and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Keep up with the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 04, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 2

Drinking In Movies & “A Star Is Born” (2018) featuring Shalewa Sharpe

On the very first episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, hosts Millie De Chirico and Casey O’Brien start things off by opening up their Film Diary to discuss the movies they’ve watched in the past week. They dissect “A Star Is Born” (2018) and the grand tradition of drinking on film. Later, they’re joined by comedian Shalewa Sharpe to analyze her film area of expertise, the “Magic Mike” trilogy. They finish things off with Employee Picks, their film recommendations based on the episode. Follow, rat...

Jan 28, 20251 hr 24 minEp. 1

Introducing: Dear Movies, I Love You

Dear Movies, I Love You is the film podcast for anyone who's ever had a cinematic crush they just can't quit . Hosts Millie De Chirico (film historian, author and former I Saw What You Did co-host) and Casey O'Brien (producer, filmmaker and certified movie obsessive) are teaming up for a brand-new adventure in movie love. Join Millie and Casey as they break down the world of cinema — from fresh theater releases to the streaming gems you need to add to your queue. Come for the unpretentious takes...

Jan 16, 20252 min

I Saw What You Did - As Always, A F*cking Pleasure

For the final episode of I Saw What You Did, Millie and Danielle discuss FASTER, PUSSYCAT! KILL! KILL! (1965) and ALIEN (1979), their recent live show, the history of the podcast, and making beets. To see a full ISWYD movie list, check out our Letterboxd here: https://letterboxd.com/isawwhatyoudid/films/diary/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 26, 20241 hr 42 minEp. 180

I Saw What You Did - We Are CatDog

On this new bonus episode, Danielle and Millie discuss Millie’s public playlist titles, past rounds of SKOSC that got them canceled, and a new interpretation of Forrest Gump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 202455 min

I Saw What You Did - We Are All Sizzlin’

It’s a clip show! This week, Danielle and Millie venture through past episodes to find and discuss some of the funniest, sweetest, and most deranged clips from the entire ‘I Saw What You Did' catalog. To see a full ISWYD movie list, check out our Letterboxd here: https://letterboxd.com/isawwhatyoudid/films/diary/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 19, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 179

I Saw What You Did - Cabbage Patch Core

This week, Danielle and Millie discuss PARASITE (2019) and TRIANGLE OF SADNESS (2022), the lipstick nipple trick, Danielle shocking young men with her driving abilities, and the Curve cologne still hitting. To see a full ISWYD movie list, check out our Letterboxd here: https://letterboxd.com/isawwhatyoudid/films/diary/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 12, 20241 hr 56 minEp. 178

I Saw What You Did - Nothing To Sneeze At

Today’s episode starts with a HUGE announcement. Plus, Millie and Danielle discuss ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE (2013) and AWAY FROM HER (2007), the elder punk Jim Jarmusch, Danielle living in LA, and life in an assisted living facility. To see a full ISWYD movie list, check out our Letterboxd here: https://letterboxd.com/isawwhatyoudid/films/diary/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 05, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 177

I Saw What You Did - Rob Zombie With An Ombre

This week, Danielle and Millie discuss FISH TANK (2009) and OUT OF THE BLUE (1980), DJing at a nursing home, a spooky musician FMK, and dreadlock maintenance. To see a full ISWYD movie list, check out our Letterboxd here: https://letterboxd.com/isawwhatyoudid/films/diary/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 20241 hr 40 minEp. 176

I Saw What You Did - Psychobilly Adjacent Cowboy Shirt

This week, Millie and Danielle discuss MONSTER (2003) and MORVERN CALLAR (2002), Danielle’s history of moshing in the pit, Patty Jenkins’ connection to Aileen Wuornos, and the greatness of Charlize Theron. To see a full ISWYD movie list, check out our Letterboxd here: https://letterboxd.com/isawwhatyoudid/films/diary/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 22, 20241 hr 29 minEp. 175

I Saw What You Did - The Loose Cookie Grift

On this new bonus episode, Millie and Danielle discuss Halloween decorations, an internet Scottish guy, and stealing from the grocery store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 202458 min

I Saw What You Did - I’ll Say Fandango Again

This week, Danielle and Millie discuss A SERIOUS MAN (2009) and THE SWIMMER (1968), the rules of the internet, people popping up from Millie’s past, and going to therapy. To see a full ISWYD movie list, check out our Letterboxd here: https://letterboxd.com/isawwhatyoudid/films/diary/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 20241 hr 39 minEp. 174
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