Movie theaters may be opening (4:53). Bachelorette Hannah Brown got in hot water (9:51). Someone is counting swear words (18:06). And TV shows contemplate the covid angle (21:42). For Love it or hate it (26:29), Matt becomes a *Jupiter Ascending* stan and Shelby would die for *Dead to Me*.
Shelby’s birthday means it is time to go all in on one Acteur™, this time Emma Stone. From her humble beginnings (17:37) to a breakdown of her entire filmography (20:24), to just what she should do next (1:26:49) Shelby and Matt ask the question: is she really an icon?
Shelby and Matt talk about HBO’s new movie, *Bad Education*. From Hugh Jackman’s performance to the twists in this scandal neither of them had ever heard about, there a lot to love.
The Oscars have new rules (10:39) and Universal is trying something new out too (13:26). Plus, *Twilight* is getting a reboot (17:40), Gigi Hadid is having a baby (23:52), and Pete has chosen another *Bachelor* castoff (24:23). For Love It or Hate It (28:17) Shelby likes *Never Have I Ever* and Matt is so-so on *Normal People*.
Day whatever in quarantine finds Shelby and Matt turning to Chris Hemsworth’s new Netflix movie, *Extraction*. But first it’s a walk down if-only lane as they talk about what would have been on the schedule had corona never come (3:06). Then it’s all in on this stunt-heavy, action-driven thriller and its many gruesome choices (7:52). Was it good? Was it bad? Or was it the perfect blend of the two? Rapid Fire Questions at 33:49.
*Parks and Rec* is reuniting for a special coronavirus episode (6:31). *Saturday Night Live* is trying to stay alive during covid (8:43). Ariana Grande is not a fan of impressions, but she is a fan of costumes (11:20). *American Idol* goes full quarantine (15:13). SXSW sends some smaller titles to Amazon (17:45). And *Love, Simon* spinoff, *Love, Victor* really is too edgy for Disney (20:34). For Love It or Hate It (23:03), Matt rejects the pandemic horror *It Comes At Night* and Shelby gushes a...
Shelby and Matt welcome Ciera Velarde back to the podcast to discuss quarantine reads! From current favorites to disappointments (10:57) and final recommendations for social isolation (39:48), there’s bound to be at least one book you’ll want to pick up.
Shelby is back! So of course Matt brings up Taylor Swift’s cancelled tour (4:15). Shelby talks about Demi Lovato’s finsta (8:27). Then it’s on to John Krasinski’s Good News prom (14:08), the bad news for Ellen Degeneres crew (16:23) and Florence Pugh’s instanews that she’s still dating Zach Braff (21:32). For Love it or Hate it (26:31), Matt recommends Netflix’s reality show *Too Hot to Handle* and Shelby sings praises to Hulu’s *Mrs. America*.
While Shelby is out, Matt and guest host Vass discuss Quibi, the internet's newest streaming sensation. The pair break down the phone-only platform where episodes are all under ten minutes and jam-packed with all the biggest stars. They discuss Quibi generally before breaking down some of the app's biggest shows.
Shelby is out of commission this week due to a mysterious non-Coronavirus illness, so friend of the pod Vassileia Kazee is stepping in. Your new favorite podcasting duo break down the Olivia Jade application photos (5:15), the Cheetah Girls drama (8:15), sketchy behavior from the *Wizards of Waverly Place* dad (12:20), more *Tiger King* drama (13:25), and Caroline Calloway's unique marketing strategies (16:56). For Love It or Hate It (18:30), Vass brings up *The Real Housewives of New Jersey* wh...
Shelby and Matt rank all twenty-two Pixar movies. That’s it. That’s the episode.
Disneys reschedules some movies (5:10), Ezra Miller goes full villain (12:16), Louis CK thinks he’s still funny (16:21), and *Tiger King* is getting a sequel (19:26). For Love It or Hate It (24:14), Shelby watches *Portrait of a Lady on Fire* and Matt catches up on *Schitt’s Creek*.
Shelby and Matt catch you up on the cool cats and kittens from Netflix’s surprise hit *Tiger King*. Rapid Fire Questions at (40:43)
*Big Brother Canada *disbands due to coronavirus (6:54). Kim Kardashian has a proposition (9:37). Network TV pilot season might not be happening (11:38). Peter is going through his *Bachelor* rejects (13:39). And Demi Lovato is definitely dating someone (16:19). For love it or hate it (21:55), Shelby is all in on Dua Lipa’s new album and Matt discovers T*he Talented Mr. Ripley*.
Thanks to Covid-19, Shelby and Matt are now watching and discussing *The Hunt*, the horror film, twice barred from theaters and now hanging out in VOD land. The pair break down the movie’s complex production history and deranged plot points before heading into a round of rapid fire questions (38:03).
Matt asks for an update on *The Bachelor* contestants (3:38). Shelby catches you up on a new chapter in the Kanye/Taylor Swift feud (8:41). Plus Lena Dunham is writing a book...sort of (20:26) and celebrities across the world are struggling to cope with the coronavirus (24:50). For Love it or Hate It (28:04) Shelby finds a new passion in TikTok and Matt is excited for a new season of *Westworld*.
Shelby and Matt are deep in quarantine so they turn to two pandemic movies for some insight. First they discuss *Contagion* (4:00), then they talk about *Outbreak* (28:22). Rapid Fire Questions at 41:19.
Shelby and Matt try to unpack their feelings about the coronavirus. First they break down Madi and Peter’s *Bachelor *breakup (7:19). Then it’s all the celebrities infected (14:34), the movie cancellations (27:19), and just how fans are convincing their pop faves that their music is universal. For Love it or Hate It (27:19) Shelby talks about pandemic novel *Severence* and Matt catches a last-minute screening of *Onward*.
It’s the episode you’ve been waiting for as Shelby and Matt finally cover this season of *The Bachelor*! After being forced to watch, will Matt finally admit he likes it? Can Shelby get over this season? Listen for all the takes on THE most dramatic season yet.
Apple is picky about product placement (7:27). Hachette decides to cancel the Woody Allen memoir (10:17). Disney+ rejects *Love Simon* and *Lizzie McGuire* as M for Mature (16:31). And *RuPaul’s Drag Race* stumbles into a serious scandal (27:01). For love it or hate it (33:55), Shelby talks about *The Invisible Man* and Matt brings up *All the Bright Places*.
Shelby takes over the podcast with a rogue episode guest starring her sister Laura to break down the Netflix phenomenon, Love Is Blind. They’re all in on this bonkers dating reality show as they walk you through the infamous pods all the way down the aisles on these will-they-won’t-they couples and their many wild moments.
This week Shelby and Matt finally answer all your burning questions. After months of talking about it, it’s time for a MAILBAG EPISODE! You submitted question, and we're here to answer them.
Pete Davidson isn’t a fan of *SNL* (3:08) but Billie Eilish is a fan of Michael B Jordan. *Riverdale* is losing cast members (7:30) and Jake Paul is losing twitter fights (11:26). And HBO Max is a thing Matt is determined to explain (15:02). For Love It or Hate It (20:24) Shelby talks about Netflix’s *Love Is Blind* and Matt rejoices in the new season of *Survivor*.
Matt needs to mention *The Hunt*’s new release date, but the real trailer of the week is *The French Dispatch *(2:44). Then it’s time to talk about the long-awaited, oft-derided *Sonic the Hedgehog* (8:36). Matt and Shelby May disagree on if it’s a good movie, but they have a good time talking about it. Rapid Fire Questions at 40:43.
Justin Bieber has a new album to promote (2:57), *Stranger Things* a new season (9:04), and Sophie and Joe Jonas a new baby? Maybe? (14:08). Plus Rick Moranas is back (18:44) and for Love It or Hate It (23:00) Matt talks *Fantasy Island* and Shelby brings up *To All the Boys 2: PS I Still Love You*.
Shelby and Matt are here to talk about the 2020 Oscars celebrating the 2019 films. From the red carpet to the ceremony (10:51) then on to the winners themselves (29:23), they go through the highs and lows of this year's Academy Awards.
Beyonce might have a secret project (5:52). The Bachelor has a White Lives Matter scandal (9:01). Barnes and Noble puts blackface on...books? (15:30) Plus Jameela Jamil makes a mess of a situation (19:49) while Blake Lively makes a whole movie disappear (25:15). For Love it or Hate It (27:07) Shelby sings praises to *Birds of Prey* and Matt shares the anxiety of *The Assistant*.
Buckle up, this one’s a doozy. Shelby and Matt rank every movie they saw in 2019 from worst to best. The catch: it’s the average of the rankings they each did individually. Who’s taste will come out on top? To skip around in the bloodbath, here are the timestamps for 113 (6:41), 100 (15:50), 75 (43:54), 50 (1:07:22), 25 (1:30:53), and our top 10 (1:49:04).
Shelby and Matt talk about the Grammys and how they’re maybe sort of scammy? From the controversy around the show, to every performance, and the wins worth mentioning, they break down the show they would have been happy to miss.
Shelby talks about *Mean Girl the Musical the Movie* (5:43). Matt brings up Julianne Hough’s energy exorcism (8:57). Then it’s Halsey’s unfortunate joke (13:51) and Oprah’s controversial book club pick (16:16). For Love It or Hate It (23:41) Shelby flexes the high brow with a book recommendation while Matt goes low with some of the stragglers on the Oscar list.
