We're gonna sleep in a real pile, unless you invite Bob and Terry! (We promise that sentence makes sense.) Spike Jonze's imaginative, decidedly feelings-heavy take on WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE wasn't for kids (or, necessarily, wide audiences), but it resonated with Millennial viewers. Which one of our panel will cry about it a little? The answer may surprise you! Recommendations: Sean and Robin loved THE NAKED GUN. Kahmeela thinks you should feel free to watch DROP and 28 YEARS LATER. Sean think...
Aug 05, 2025•1 hr 7 min
After The Independence Day After Tomorrow, director Roland Emmerich thought he could do no wrong. (He must've forgotten about Godzilla.) So he made a prehistoric Lord of the Rings knockoff called 10,000 B.C. — is it mammoth-sized fun, or an anachronistic mess? Plus: Kahmeela got along fine with THE LUCKIEST MAN IN THE WORLD, Robin and Sean are in favor of this SUPERMAN fella and Robin liked OH, HI. And some podcast recommendations for your summer listening!
Jul 22, 2025•56 min
Everyone — including Robin and Sean on an earlier version of this very podcast — trashed "Fifty Shades of Grey" when it came out 10 years ago. With the benefit of hindsight, is there more to this pile of smut and menswear? (No.) Plus, Sean and Robin are in favor of JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH, Robin recommends KPOP DEMON HUNTERS and BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN and Kahmeela is just fine with WOLFS and FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES.
Jul 14, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Boy, Jim Carrey sure loves overacting in response to wacky situations! Having already encountered this behavior in the form of Liar Liar and Yes Man, we move on to BRUCE ALMIGHTY, which lets us discuss Morgan Freeman and "Friends." This week's recommendations: Sean and Robin enjoyed MATERIALISTS, Kahmeela liked THE BETTER SISTER and Robin begs for clarification on which movie named DEEP COVER you're talking about.
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 1 min
You're forgiven (in fact, fortunate) if you've never heard of C.C. AND COMPANY, a 1970 biker film starring the undynamic duo of Joe Namath and Ann-Margret. The only question: How far down our overall rankings can this sweatfest go? Plus! Sean gives a why-not shrug to KARATE KID LEGENDS, Robin has similar feelings on BALLERINA and they agree that MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE — THE FINAL RECKONING is pretty good.
Jun 11, 2025•55 min
Immortal hippies! Pinhead-lookin' F. Murray Abraham! Beardless Riker! STAR TREK: INSURRECTION may not be the best movie in the series, but it's definitely ... something. See if anyone other than resident reluctant Trekkie Robin finds something to love! This week's recommendations: Sean raves about FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES. Robin and Kahmeela are excited about the Apple series THE SEASON and lukewarm on HAVOC. Robin is all-in on the underseen 2010 indie flick CERTIFIED COPY.
May 26, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Back in a previous decade, we did the first part — so why not finish the series? "Mockingjay — Part 2" wraps up the epic tale of Katniss being reluctantly near pivotal events in Panem history. But can it be more satisfying than its predecessor despite not having nearly enough Donald Sutherland? Strong recommendations this week for SINNERS, THUNDERBOLTS, ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR and more!
May 06, 2025•1 hr 19 min
We do an eclectic celebration of the dance — and we do NOT keep it all inside! There's plenty of love in the studio for THE BIRDCAGE, both one of the funniest comedies of the '90s and one of the most successful. We expected the laughs; we didn't expect so many feelings! (We don't really have any recommendations this week; we talk about movies, but no one was particularly crazy about any of them. All of our love is for The Birdcage.)
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Are you ready to go back to Titanic? We're finally talking about one of the biggest movies of our lifetimes in this supersized episode. Plus, Kahmeela and Robin both enjoyed FREAKY TALES, and Sean very much did not enjoy SNOW WHITE nor THE ALTO KNIGHTS (Snowalto Whights?)
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 33 min
This was a movie! It came out in theaters and everything! In spite of the fact that there hadn't been any MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN content in more than 50 years! The results are ... well, listen to the show. This week's recommendations: Robin is passionate about GHOSTLIGHT and PETITE MAMAN. Sean is perfectly fine with LAST BREATH and gobsmacked by DARK CITY. Kahmeela thinks you should get around to watching JACK REACHER, if you haven't.
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 12 min
We're boldly going where this particular podcast hasn't gone before! Despite there being a shocking 12 different Star Trek films on our list, this is the first time we've run into the Enterprise. Will Robin feel like a real Trekkie? Will Kahmeela or Sean be converted? Will Shatner finish a line reading in a timely fashion? This week's recommendations: Sean and Kahmeela both liked THE MONKEY. Robin and Sean both liked BLACK BAG. Kahmeela and Robin tried to like some Netflix series but can't recom...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 7 min
We've been waiting for this one since the beginning! Your co-hosts are all obsessive about the Scream franchise (the original trilogy, at least), and Scream 2 is the earliest chapter in Sidney's saga we can cover, since the original never went to number one. Will our obsessions propel Scream 2 to the very top of our all-time rankings? This week's recommendations: Kahmeela likes PIECE BY PIECE, Sean likes the 1946 BEAUTY AND THE BEST and Robin recommends watching the Oscar shorts, but not at all ...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man goes straight emo in this sequel with more villains than ideas! Sam Raimi's final adventure with the webslinger (so far) was a global smash hit, even as it became an internet punchline; will our crew find something to redeem it, or is it just a series of memes? Elsewhere, Sean and Robin give a heavily qualified endorsement to COMPANION, Kahmeela raves about STRANGE DARLING, Robin loves PRESENCE and Sean recommends ... spy-based tourism?
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Let's reflect on the days when the internet was an outwardly charming place that could rot your soul! (As opposed to what it is now, an outwardly hostile place that will rot your soul.) Ralph is an influencer and Vanellope makes some royal friends in RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET! Plus, Kahmeela likes JOKER 2 just fine, Robin begs you to avoid THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE and Sean is charmed by THE LAST SHOWGIRL. Also: Reflections on the passing of David Lynch.
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 9 min
We're counting down our favorite new films of 2024 — and recapping a (deeply underwhelming) year of NOMIAs from the podcast! Plus movies we'd like to punch, anticipated 2025 releases and more bad music takes!
Jan 07, 2025•57 min
Hitch a ride on a passing wagon and slide right into the uncanny valley with Disney's A CHRISTMAS CAROL! Scrooge is back, and this time he's a bizarre digital creation that sounds (but does not look) like Jim Carrey. Bizarre Zemeckian oddity or ... wait, one of us liked this??? Recommendations abound in this season of prestige pics, including DAY OF THE FIGHT, QUEER, SING SING, NIGHTBITCH and A DIFFERENT MAN.
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Our backward stroll through Bond history continues! We've covered Brosnan and Moore; now we get to the classic version, as Sean Connery tangles with an over-the-top, entirely dubbed madman in GOLDFINGER! That song, though! Plenty of recommendations to be found in this one, including Gladiator II, Nickel Boys, Nosferatu and Heretic!
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 9 min
One of only two Coen Brothers movies to win a weekend at the box office, BURN AFTER READING is the comedic counterpoint to their Oscar dominating No Country For Old Men. It's got a good cast, a wacky premise and some laughs! Does it have depression political reality? Kinda! This week's recommendations include a joint endorsement of JUROR NO. 2, light praise for A REAL PAIN and THE APPRENTICE and a rave for THELMA.
Dec 02, 2024•58 min
Sweet cozy sweater of a movie or deeply weird death party? Why not both? PRACTICAL MAGIC has movie stars, '90s fashion and a deeply satisfying soundtrack — but what's with all the death and violence in this alleged romcom? This week's bevy of recommendations include HERE, ANORA, NIGHTBITCH, SUPER/MAN, HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS ... we talk about a lot of movies, folks.
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 1 min
So this one is supposed to be about the fourth chapter in the demons-on-camera franchise ... but we all watched somewhere between three and seven of the movies, so it quickly turns into a recap of the whole PARANORMAL ACTIVITY saga. (If we draw the second movie next time, we're really not gonna have anything to talk about.) Grab your Kinect, let's get spooky! An abbreviated recommendations section this week, but Sean does endorse WE LIVE IN TIME despite Robin's valid point about the Florence Pug...
Oct 28, 2024•55 min
We're going back to the Conjuring Universe (kinda), and that can mean only one thing: A sinister, slightly damp lady screaming at children! THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA is ... not the best remembered in this franchise; will it make us weep by the river? Plus, Robin is team I SAW THE TV GLOW, Kahmeela is team SMILE 2 and Sean, in open defiance of logic and reason, is team JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX.
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Spooky season is here! And we're kicking off with a visit with Hannibal Lecter (who is neither late nor great). We've already talked about Silence of the Lambs, so let's skip ahead to RED DRAGON, the one with the tiger and the fire and the loaded cast! Plus, Kahmeela recommends REBEL RIDGE, Robin goes Dad mode with HORIZON, Sean and Kahmeela like SPEAK NO EVIL to varying degrees and a certain Megaflopolis is discussed and dismissed.
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 9 min
You're welcome and/or we're sorry, parents: We're talking about "PAW Patrol" this time! Commiserate with us as we try to untangle the complicated civic structure of this alarmingly pup-controlled society. Elsewhere, we all saw "Blink Twice" and have plenty of thoughts, a brief discourse on the perils of fame and someone makes their podcast debut! Someone in the target audience, yet!
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Oh ... oh no. Oh no. Oh, no no no. No. Just ... no. This week's recommendations: Sean really likes SING SING and is just fine with ALIEN: ROMULUS. Kahmeela is here for the series DOMINO DAY. And Robin is fascinated by, but feels a bit icky about, ELIZABETH TAYLOR: THE LOST TAPES.
Aug 28, 2024•57 min
A movie about a woman who survived the Titanic ... that will not mention the Titanic for nearly two hours! A biography of one of the most fascinating people of the 20th century ... that will ignore everything that actually happened in her life! But hey, how about those six or seven songs? THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN was a big hit, and we don't know why. This week's recommendations: Kahmeela is firmly on board with A QUIET PLACE DAY ONE, Sean likes DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE and Robin is spending ti...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 7 min
The chamber of secrets has been opened! Oh, no — it contains J.K. Rowling's bad opinions! We finally have a real chance (Fantastic Beasts doesn't count) to delve into the Harry Potter series, covering everything from the strong and deep bench of performers to Sean's complicated history with the fandom. Quidditch: Still a bad sport! This week's recommendations: Sean is surprised to find his favorite horror movie of the summer is A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE. Kahmeela decides to show up for ROAD HOUSE. ...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Stomp stomp clap, everybody! Queen biopic BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY was a massive global hit and quite nearly won Best Picture. Two of us go to bat for this shaggy-dog musical, while one gives it a toothy shrug. Who's ready for Freddy? Listen and find out! This week's recommendations: Robin's happy about HIT MAN, Sean gives a lukewarm recommendation to THE BIKERIDERS and Kahmeela gives a pointed "fine" to THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER ONE.
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr
Generic title aside, THE POSSESSION has a solid cast, spooky atmosphere and is based on a (probably not) true story (that was made up). Is this a lost horror gem, or yet another dimly lit jump-scare buffet? Elsewhere, Robin wants you to watch ANATOMY OF A MURDER, Sean gives an endorsement to IN A VIOLENT NATURE and Kahmeela is mixed on MASTER GARDENER — and FURIOSA is broken down in some detail.
Jun 10, 2024•59 min
There are more wacky Jim Carrey comedies than you remember! There's a reason for that: Not all of them are in any way memorable. Like YES MAN, a movie so just kinda there that Sean confused it with an entirely different Jim Carrey movie and Robin had to put her phone in detention to focus on it. Is this an underrated face-pulling gem, or a best-forgotten footnote? This week's recommendations: Kahmeela loves ABIGAIL, Sean loves FALL GUY, Robin watched all of TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN and somehow hid...
May 28, 2024•1 hr
Avast and parlay! Still the only adaptation of a theme-park ride to totally work, the first PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN film was an unlikely megahit that rose from "should we just have this be a direct to video thing" to "should we make ten more movies because we're very rich now." But how's it looking with 20 years on the long side of the periscope? Or telescope? Periscopes are submarine things, aren't they? Who cares! This movie has a skeleton monkey! Recommendations: Sean raves about THE PEOPLE'...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 8 min
