Shelby and Matt try to puzzle out Christopher Nolan’s latest mind bending blockbuster, *Tenet*. From the cast, to the director, through the plot and into all the many lingering questions, was this a hit or a miss for COVID’s first big film? Rapid fire questions at 56:30.
We got an email! Then it’s all about John Boyega (8:03), *The Batman*’s cursed production (13:27), and *Dancing with the Stars* new cast (15:36). For love it or hate it (23:04), Shelby catches you up on her reading and Matt finally watches the *Bill and Ted* franchise.
Shelby and Matt both made it back to the movie theaters to check out *The New Mutants*, an X-Men movie four years in the making. Was it worth the risk? Did it live up to its negative hype? Is there a reason Disney led with this instead of anything else? We answer all your questions and more as we break down this *Breakfast Club* horror wannabe.
We start with a word about Chadwick Boseman’s passing (1:30) the NBA strike (5:32). Then it’s Brad Pitt’s new girl (11:26), the strangeness of this years VMAs (16:53), and then Bella Thorne’s foray into OnlyFans (21:52). For Love it or Hate It (28:35), Matt loves What We Do In the Shadows and Shelby is on the other end with Katy Perry’s new album Smile.
Shelby and Matt talk about the new COVID themed miniseries from Freeform, “Love in the Time of Corona.” Maybe love can’t be quarantined, but should this show have been shelved? Rapid fire questions at 49:18.
Netflix botches a movie’s promotional material (7:11). Drew Barrymore plans for a posthumous bar crawl (13:06). Teen dramas are being cancelled due to corona (16:08). And Matt opens up about the movie theater experience (18:33). For love it or hate it (27:59), Matt sings praises to *Work It* and Shelby can’t get enough of *Lovecraft Country*.
Shelby and Matt talk about Netflix’s new original film, *Project Power*. There’s not much to say but there are a lot of thoughts — from the strange powers to the freestyle raps. Rapid Fire Questions at 42:46.
They catch up on *The Bachelorette* (2:41), *Jurassic Park* (5:50), movie theaters (10:26), Chrissy Tiegan (19:02) and *checks notes* Joyce Carol Oates (21:37)? For love it or hate it (21:22), Matt finally bears witness to Beyoncé and Shelby binges *Selling Sunset* season 3.
Shelby and Matt are joined by *Swiftish* co-host Ashley for a deep dive into Taylor Swift’s newest album *folklore*. With a quick review of the surprise release (:37), then a guess at favorites (24:43), they jump in with a track by track discussion (27:57) of this indie record not even these two swifties saw coming.
*The Bachelorette* may have quit (2:57), and Shelby can’t get enough of it. Plus Emmy noms (13:57) and *The Ellen Show*'s downfall (24:46). For love it or hate it (30:12) Shelby denounces a book and Matt finds a new favorite classic film.
It’s our 100th full blown episode so congratulations if you made it this far! Shelby and Matt wax nostalgic over the last two years before getting to their special presentation of what would we screen at a theater if we could screen anything (8:39). If it sounds chaotic that’s because it is, as both of them name eight movies to draw a quarantine crowd. From classics to cult favorites and whatever else in between, it wouldn’t be a PS branded episode if one of them wasn’t, well, wrong.
Taylor Swift dropped a whole new album (6:20). *Big Brother* is casting a quarantine house and the *Bachelorette* is filming finally (11:00). Gigi Hadid struggles with interior design (19:06). And we’ve got guesses on the Emmy nominations (25:07). For Love it or hate it (26:42), Shelby recommends *Stateless* on Netflix and Matt gives a nod to *I’ll Be Gone In the Dark* on HBO.
Even in corona, tradition waits for no one. So at the halfway mark in this the year 2020 Shelby and Matt are still bringing each other their top ten movies of the year so far. With so few choices and some weird admissions, they guess each other’s top three and then countdown from 10-1.
Shelby and Matt start off talking about Harry Potter (2:00) but then it’s on to Jeffree Star (11:05) Jake Paul (16:45), Netflix’s idea of a blockbuster (18:35), and *Tenet*’s chances at a release date this year (22:10). For Love it or Hate It (26:35) Matt catches up on *The Crown*, and Shelby catches the feels with *Down to Earth*.
Shelby gets Matt to talk about the new Netflix movie, *The Old Guard*. With Charlize Theron leading some immortal warriors, and Dudley Dursley making his overdue reappearance, there’s something for everyone in this action flick. Rapid Fire Questions at 36:51.
Brie Larson’s YouTube channel isn’t going well (5:29). Neither is Lady Antebellum’s name change (13:58). But at least Will and Jada’s marriage is on a new level (25:35). For Love it or Hate It (32:10), Shelby talks *The Baby-Sitters Club* and Matt sings praises to *Search Party*.
It’s *Hamilton* fever on the podcast! Shelby and Matt talk about being in the [city] where it happened back in 2015, then dive into #Hamilfilm now out on Disney+ (14:52). It’s all the controversies and criticisms as they discuss if this is a moment or a movement. Rapid Fire Questions at 49:16, so no need to wait for it. We are out of Hamilton puns. Werk.
Kim Kardashian is also NOT a Billionaire (5:43). Kanye is maybe running for president? (7:39). There’s a mystery solved on the dogstagram of the week (11:21) and *Katy Keene* just got cancelled (20:00). For Love It or Hate It (24:51), Matt shares his feelings on the *Alien* franchise and Shelby recommends an impossible to describe YA sci-fi epic.
Shelby and Matt are talking about Will Ferrell’s latest, *Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga*. From first thoughts to lasting impressions, it’s everything they loved (and maybe didn’t) about this musical comedy. Rapid Fire Questions at 36:52.
YouTube is cleaning house (3:16). Theatrical releases are delayed — again (10:01). Kanye is heading to the Gap (17:10). And the VMAs still want to go live (21:59). For love it or hate it (24:49), Shelby finally sees *X-Men: First Class* and Matt catches the new *Artemis Fowl*.
Shelby and Matt are covering *Love, Victor*. But first they talk about *Love, Simon* and what works—and what doesn’t— with this Disney+ turned Hulu original series.
There’s a reckoning for Ansel Elgort (5:13) and Chris D’elia too (11:01). But at least *Mamma Mia* is getting another sequel (14:38), two guys pulled off an epic prank (17:32), and TikTok might save democracy? (20:02) For Love it or Hate It (23:07) Shelby recommends a new book and Matt has a favorite old horror film.
Shelby and Matt contemplate what could have been before COVID (1:02). But cinema is saved with a new Spike Lee movie! They talk all about *Da 5 Bloods* (5:53) as they discuss themes, style, and violence. Luckily, no spoilers! Rapid Fire Questions at 45:50.
The Oscars are adding a few months to the calendar year (5:41). Bachelor is finally finding some diversity (12:29). Nickelodeon might have outed Spongebob? (19:22) and Lady Antebellum decides maybe it’s time for a rebranding (20:58). For Love it or Hate It (28:18), Shelby lives for Queer Eye and Matt is just okay with Scoob.
Shelby and Matt are reliving their youth with a look at the new *Hunger Games* novel, *The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes*. First they talk about the original trilogy (:01) and how this prequel came about (13:02). Then it’s all in on what works — and what doesn’t — with this villain origin story. Spoiler alert starts at 28:43.
Theaters are starting to open up (8:19) and so is JK Rowling… (13:30). Plus Ben Affleck has a secret Instagram account (21:20) and Kylie Jenner lost her billionaire status (25:08). For love it or hate it (30:10), Matt recommends *Tangerine* and Shelby watches *For Life*.
Shelby and Matt break down some Love It or Hate It’s for the week (6:18). Then it’s a final review of *Run* on HBO (14:13). From first impressions to the final episode, was this mystery/comedy a home run or did it fly off the rails? Rapid fire questions at 46:21.
Shelby and Matt watch the meant-for-theaters but wound-up-on-Netflix romcom *The Lovebirds*. They talk about the comedy pairing of Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae and whether or not quarantine is the best thing to happen to this murder mystery. Rapid Fire Questions at 29:26.
Lana Del Ray took on feminism (4:07) and Ruby Rose took off from *Batwoman* (11:06). #ReleasetheSnyderCut finally worked (14:40) and Universal Studios is practicing some social distancing this June (25:16). For Love it or Hate It (29:32), Shelby is all in on the Netflix real estate reality show *Selling Sunset* and Matt goes off on the new best seller *Where the Crawdad Sings*.
Shelby and Matt talk about what could have been as they look at the old lineup for movie releases (1:33). But instead they’re here to discuss Netflix’s latest Adam Sandler produced comedy, *The Wrong Miss*y (3:46). Rapid Fire Questions at 27:46.
