Danny Boyle and Alex Garland return to the franchise they helped define with 28 Years Later . A bold, emotional, and politically charged vision of our past, present, and future. We break down the film’s story, style, themes of myth-making, isolationism, nationalism, and standout performances from Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, and breakout star Alfie Williams. We also look ahead to where this trilogy could go next. Our full 28 Days Later deep dive is now available for free on ...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 25 min
This full episode is free for a limited time on our Patreon! Sign up as a free member using the link in the episode description below. In this Patreon episode, we dive deep into the 28 Days Later franchise—breaking down its lo-fi horror legacy, Danny Boyle’s kinetic filmmaking, the breakout performances from Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris, and Alex Garland’s sharp political commentary. We also talk about the early buzz for 28 Years Later and why this film remains one of Trey’s all-time favorit...
Jun 18, 2025•5 min
This is a free sample from our conversation on William Wyler's Ben-Hur (1959), the epic that helped shape George Lucas’s cinematic imagination and paved the way for Star Wars: The Phantom Menace . We talk about Ben-Hur 's blend of myth, spectacle, and spirituality, how its structure mirrors the Skywalker saga, and why Judah Ben-Hur walks so Anakin Skywalker can...get his legs cut off. For the full episode, including our complete deep dive on Ben-Hur and how it spiritually (and structurally) lead...
Jun 17, 2025•5 min
FULL FREE EPISODE ON PATREON – In this special sample episode, we dive into Mission: Impossible (1996), the film that launched Tom Cruise’s iconic run as Ethan Hunt. We break down Brian De Palma’s stylish direction, that legendary langley heist, and the beginning of one of cinema’s greatest action franchises. This is a full deep dive into the spy thriller that changed the genre forever. Listen to the full episode now (free for all members) only on Patreon! The Extra Credits YouTube Channel...
Jun 16, 2025•15 min
Today we dive into Celine Song’s Materialists , a glossy, thematically ambitious romcom that left us more intrigued than moved. Following the quiet power of Past Lives , Song pivots hard...playing with genre conventions to critique romance as transaction, intimacy as performance, and dating as capitalist spectacle. We talk about how the film tries to reclaim a dying genre while simultaneously dissecting it, why the trio of Pedro Pascal, Dakota Johnson, and Chris Evans doesn’t quite click, and ho...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest is the sleek, stylish spy thriller that basically invented the modern action movie and laid the blueprint for the Mission: Impossible / James Bond franchises. We break down its iconic set pieces, paranoid energy, and why Cary Grant running from a crop duster still rips. This is a 5-minute sample from our full #1 Boy Movie Club episode. To hear the entire deep dive, head to our Patreon below. The Extra Credits YouTube Channel ...
Jun 10, 2025•5 min
In our episode on Jerry Maguire , we dive into Tom Cruise and Cameron Crowe’s genre-blending masterpiece as both a rom-com and sports drama that dissects the emotional and professional crash out of a self-interested man. Alongside this, we break down the broader arc of Cruise’s career—from 1980s heartthrob to 1990s dramatic powerhouse to post-2000s action icon—and how Jerry Maguire stands at a critical turning point: a film that bridges the emotional vulnerability of his early work with the self...
Jun 09, 2025•15 min
Kelsi and Trey review Wes Anderson's newest film The Phoenician Scheme and also trace the five distinct eras of Anderson’s career. Anderson’s latest pastel-laced genre experiment is part espionage caper, part theological road movie, and part anti-capitalist fever dream. We break down how this film fits into the “post- Grand Budapest ” phase of his work, explore its sub-narratives and surreal spiritual detours, and celebrate its quietly brilliant three-hander core: Benicio del Toro as the morally...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 12 min
This is a 5-minute sample of our full podcast episode on Billy Wilder’s The Apartment — a film that somehow blends mid-century office politics, romantic dysfunction, and existential comedy into one perfect holiday movie. To hear the full conversation and unlock over 200 hours of movie deep dives, including more classics, new releases, and filmmaker spotlights, head to our Patreon and become a member in the link below. The Extra Credits YouTube Channel ...
Jun 04, 2025•5 min
Kelsi and Trey react to Tom Cruise's final MI film in 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' plus we rank all eight Mission: Impossible films, from De Palma’s paranoid thriller to McQuarrie’s AI-fighting epics, and trace how the franchise evolved from emotional espionage to Cruise-as-messiah spectacle. We dive deep into each entry’s themes, set pieces, and shifting tone, debating what was gained in stunt-driven mythmaking and what was lost in Ethan's emotional core. Along the way, we probab...
May 26, 2025•2 hr 12 min
Somehow Star Wars Returned! Trey and James Steck dive deep into our personal history with Star Wars—how it shaped our childhoods, our friendships, and how Andor Seasons 1 and 2 reignited our passion. We reflect on the highs, lows, and evolution of the franchise across movies, TV shows, games, and why Tony Gilroy’s Andor redefined what Star Wars could be: smart, political, emotionally rich, and unafraid to explore the slow burn of rebellion and the systems that crush hope. This is Star Wars at it...
May 17, 2025•1 hr 51 min
In this special Extra Credits+ episode, we're joined by guests Kira and James to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar . Together, we dive deep into Nolan’s career arc, unpacking how Interstellar stands out as his most spiritual and vulnerable film. Along the way, the group breaks down iconic performances by Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, and Matt Damon, and explores the movie’s big ideas—grief, love, time, and legacy. From real astrophysics...
Apr 20, 2025•25 min
In this critical deep dive, we explore Sinners, the bold, genre-blending vampire-western-horror-musical from director Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan. We unpack its ambitious themes of assimilation, artistic legacy, cultural survival, and spiritual freedom—all wrapped inside a chaotic IMAX-sized spectacle. From standout newcomer Miles Caton’s lead performance to the film’s uneven third act and rich but overloaded symbolism, we ask whether Sinners is a flawed masterpiece or a fascinating ...
Apr 19, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Trey reviews Ryan Coogler’s Sinners: a $100-million genre-bending vampire western horror musical set in 1930s Mississippi. It’s Coogler’s boldest, weirdest, and most ambitious film to date, blending myth, legacy, identity, and the cost of assimilation into a chaotic cinematic experiment. Trey unpacks the film’s anti-genre intentions, its Faustian themes, its wild tonal swings, and the standout performances from Michael B. Jordan and breakout star Miles Caton. Is it a masterpiece? A mess? Both? T...
Apr 18, 2025•16 min
Kelsi and Trey count down and critically discuss our picks for the 30 best movies of 2024—an unpredictable, wildly entertaining, and emotionally resonant year for cinema. From studio epics like Dune: Part Two and Furiosa , to international gems like La Chimera and I’m Still Here , to genre-benders like Challengers , The Substance , and Red Rooms , we break down what made these films stand out—formally, politically, emotionally, and narratively. We talk auteur swings, star turns, and cinematic ri...
Apr 09, 2025•5 hr 44 min
On the 30th anniversary of David Fincher’s Se7en , we take a deep dive into the legacy of one of the most unsettling and influential thrillers of modern cinema. We explore the film’s impact on the serial killer genre, Fincher’s signature style and career-defining choices, and how Se7en critiques the very systems—and audiences—that consume stories of violence and moral decay. We also get into the unforgettable performances from Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman who help this very, very mean allegory c...
Apr 04, 2025•8 min
For Toy Story's 30th anniversary, we’re diving deep into the film and studio that changed animation forever—but also how Pixar itself evolved from a revolutionary indie disruptor into a corporate franchise machine. We’ll explore Pixar’s early era, where its films tackled bold political and existential themes—from A Bug’s Life's working-class rebellion to WALL-E's anti-consumerist dystopia—before shifting, post-Disney acquisition, into a safer, identity-driven storytelling model that trades large...
Mar 25, 2025•6 min
Today we dive into the world of Bong Joon Ho—exploring his career, his major themes, and ranking his most iconic works. We then deep dive Parasite, his genre-shifting, class-conflict masterpiece. We discuss how he shapes architecture into allegory, comedy into tragedy, and mobility into myth. Parasite might be the smartest movie of the 21st century—so we have a lot to say about it in this 3+ hour discussion! The Extra Credits YouTube Channel Become a member of T...
Mar 23, 2025•16 min
Kelsi and Trey dive deep into the history of Batman on screen , ranking every live-action portrayal of the Dark Knight and debating what each version got right (or horribly wrong). And then we get to our major conversation on Matt Reeves’ The Batman and Robert Pattinson’s fragile, gothic detective take on the character. We’ll break down the noir-infused world Reeves has built, why Pattinson’s emotionally stunted Bruce Wayne is the most fascinating interpretation yet, and how this film redefines ...
Mar 15, 2025•16 min
Kelsi and Trey dive into Steven Soderbergh’s thrilling 2025 double feature, Black Bag and Presence —two wildly different films that both explore trust, surveillance, and relationships. Black Bag is a sexy, razor-sharp spy thriller where Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett play elite MI6 agents—and longtime spouses—caught in a web of secrets, betrayals, and two unforgettable dinner parties. Meanwhile, Presence is a meticulously crafted, first-person ghost story that strips the haunted house gen...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Kelsi and Trey dive into Mickey 17 , Bong Joon-ho’s most ambitious but messiest film yet—a sci-fi satire packed with class commentary, genre chaos, and existential dread, but also plagued by tonal inconsistency, underdeveloped themes, and what maybe feels like studio interference. We break down the good (Robert Pattinson’s delightfully weird dual performance, the darkly hilarious death montage, and some great satire on labor exploitation), the bad (a scattered third act, underbaked supporting ch...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Kelsi and Trey dive deep into the biggest moments of the 2025 Oscars—starting with Anora’s massive night, where Sean Baker dominated with his four wins. We break down why No Other Land’s Best Documentary Feature win was one of the most politically powerful moments of the night along with I’m Still Here . We also discuss the Mikey Madison vs. Demi Moore and Fernanda Torres debate—a win that highlights the Academy’s gendered bias. As well as the other race, the Timothée Chalamet loss and the Adrie...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 45 min
Happy 50 Patreon episodes! Kelsi and Trey explore Ryan Coogler's Creed as both a continuation and reclamation of the Rocky franchise, centering Michael B. Jordan’s Adonis Creed in a narrative that reclaims Philly, the Creed name, and boxing from the Rocky IP. We discuss Coogler's masterful balancing act of making an exciting sports drama, while also interrogating/honoring the Rocky mythos. We also talk Coogler and MBJ's careers as filmmakers, and what their newest film Sinners could look like! ...
Feb 28, 2025•18 min
Kelsi and Trey finish their Steven Soderbergh and Julia Roberts series off with one of the great heist/comedies of the 21st century in Ocean's Eleven. We discuss Soderbergh's incredibly style, the ensemble, recasting ideas for a future sequel/reboot, and the three leads in George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon. The Extra Credits YouTube Channel Become a member of The Extra Credits+ on Patreon here...
Feb 15, 2025•9 min
Kelsi and Trey discuss their 30 most anticipated films of 2025! From franchises like Jurassic World: Rebirth , Superman , and The Fantastic Four to auteur-driven projects from Paul Thomas Anderson, Ari Aster, Bong Joon-ho, and Luca Guadagnino, this year has the ultimate crossover of movie fandom. The Extra Credits YouTube Channel Become a member of The Extra Credits+ on Patreon here ...
Feb 09, 2025•2 hr 46 min
Kelsi and Trey break down the careers of Steven Soderbergh and Julia Roberts, ranking their highs, lows, and surprising pivots before diving deep into Erin Brockovich —one of the great human dramas, one of the great investigative stories, and one of the best blockbusters about helping people (hot people help people!). The Extra Credits YouTube Channel Become a member of The Extra Credits+ on Patreon here...
Feb 04, 2025•5 min
Kelsi and Trey discuss the latest updates for the main feed, YouTube, and Patreon. But then, Trey explains his confusion over the Luka Doncic trade--attempting to compare the insanity of this move to something like Timothée Chalamet being replaced in Dune right before Part Three drops...enjoy! The Extra Credits YouTube Channel Become a member of The Extra Credits+ on Patreon here ...
Feb 02, 2025•12 min
Kelsi and Trey are joined by special guest James Steck to revisit the haunting world of Robert Eggers. They kick off with a quick conversation about Eggers’ recent retelling of Nosferatu, exploring its somewhat-successful reimagination of the classic vampire tale. We then dive deep into The Lighthouse, unpacking its gripping chamber thriller/horror atmosphere and mythic deconstruction of masculinity-led by two all-time performances from Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson. Follow James on Letter...
Jan 20, 2025•19 min
Kelsi and Trey explore the career of Barry Jenkins starting with a reaction to Mufasa: The Lion King. We then transition to the masterful career of Jenkins, whose groundbreaking work in Moonlight redefined modern queer cinema. From the intimate, poetic storytelling of Chiron’s life to Jenkins’ profound ability to capture the defense mechanism and prison of masculinity on screen. The Extra Credits YouTube Channel Become a member of The Extra Credits+ on Patreon ...
Jan 18, 2025•24 min
Kelsi and Trey dive deep into Luca Guadagnino’s Queer , starring Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey. This hypnotic, surreal adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ unfinished novel explores longing, loneliness, and identity through bold visual storytelling and complex characters. Set in a dreamlike 1950s Mexico City, the film blends stunning performances, immersive design, and a hallucinatory narrative to examine the tension between desire and self-destruction. Also, Drew Starkey is a babe. The Extra C...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 2 min
