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We Explain Movies

Kimmy, Kayleen, & Courtneepodcasters.spotify.com
Three best friends submerge you in spoilers as they explain, rate/review, and decide whether or not to see the latest and greatest or most beloved classics of film.
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Episodes

40. Da Da Da! Monkeys, Am I Right? (12 Monkeys)

12 Monkeys (1995). The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! Hop into your time machines and let us throw you back to 1990. Oops. Wrong year. 1890? We're really not sure! But either way, this week's episode has a lot to offer. Listen along to Kayleen's explanation before an unstoppable virus takes out all of humanity (and its podcasts). Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 1995 film WILL be spoiled in our discussion of capuchin monke...

Feb 14, 20202 hr 4 min

39. The Monster Finder 3000 (Underwater)

Underwater (2020). The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! Put on your 140-lbs. SCUBA suits and take to the depths of the Marianas Trench in this week's explanation of Underwater. Kimmy and Courtnee explain every last pipe burst and alien-clinger-monster to Kayleen, while all three gush over Kristen Stewart

Feb 03, 20201 hr 37 min

38. You Are My Little Snowflake (Sucker Punch)

Sucker Punch (2011). The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! This week Kimmy and Kayleen (AKA Shortie and Swiper) take Courtnee (AKA Zombie) three levels deep in their explanation of Babydoll, Sweet Pea, Rocket, Blondie, and Amber's exploits. Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 2011 film WILL be spoiled in our discussion of the murder of James Cook! For spoiler time-stamps, check out our Instagram and Twitter @WeExplainMovies. Epi...

Jan 24, 20201 hr 52 min

Simply Spoilers 4 (Top 10 of 2019)

Top 10 Movies of 2019 A mini-sode! Simply Spoilers 4. Our Top 10 Movies of this past year, released the same MINUTE the 2020 Oscars nominees are announced. Catch us reminisce on the best films of the year and make some bold predictions/wishes before the Academy doles out nominations. Spoiler alert: We get into a whole mess of films with this one! Listener beware... if you hear a title, it's fair game. (Although, we don't ruin *that* much.)

Jan 13, 20201 hr 39 min

37. We Wrap Round 5

Round 5 Wrap-Up. The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! This week, the girls update you on their viewings of Serenity, T2: Judgment Day, The Assassination of Jesse James by The Coward Robert Ford, and Junebug. We will return in 2020 with an episode on our Top 10 Films of 2019! Spoiler alert: We're talking three movies this week! For spoiler time-stamps and episode chapters, check out our Instagram and Twitter @WeExplainMovies. E...

Dec 27, 20191 hr 35 min

36. I Want My Baby to Look Like Amy Adams (Junebug)

Junebeug (2005). The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! This week Courtnee takes Kimmy and Kayleen down south, as she explains the first movie to earn Miss Amy Lou Adams an Oscar nomination! Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 2005 film WILL be spoiled in our discussion of why a junebug always loves his family! For spoiler time-stamps and episode chapters, check out our Instagram and Twitter @WeExplainMovies. Episode Chapters: 2:...

Dec 16, 20191 hr 50 min

Simply Spoilers 3 (Jojo Rabbit)

Jojo Rabbit (2019). A mini-sode! Simply Spoilers 3. Jojo Rabbit: Have you seen it?! This amazing, beautiful, hilarious, heart-wrenching, inspired, magnificent, tragic, wonderful new work by none other than Taika Waititi! This episode is arriving in time for its wide release, and we hope you'll listen along! Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 2019 film WILL be spoiled in our in-depth discussion of David Bowie's Heroes.

Dec 06, 201952 min

35. Beautiful Men Are Just Crying Left & Right (The Assassination of Jesse James by The Coward Robert Ford)

The Assassination of Jesse James by The Coward Robert Ford (2007). The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! This week Kimmy brings you our longest titled episode! If you're sitting around waiting for a train to rob, give it a listen. Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 2007 film WILL be spoiled and you can blame it on one little bitch in particular. For spoiler time-stamps and episode chapters, check out our Instagram and Twitter @...

Nov 25, 20191 hr 33 min

34. Crack Phillip (The Lighthouse)

The Lighthouse (2019). The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! This week Kimmy and Courtnee spill all their beans in an explanation of Robert Eggers' sophomore film, which features two of this year's best performances! Get your kerosene ready, and come along for the ride. Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 2019 film WILL be spoiled in our sparrin' with a one-eyed seagull. For spoiler time-stamps and episode chapters, check out ou...

Nov 18, 20191 hr 46 min

33. Take 3 AMP Crossover: The Lobster

The Lobster (2015). THE CROSSOVER EPISODE! We have swapped formats with our boys at Take 3: A Movie Podcast; and thus, you should check out their episode FIRST and then give this informed and in-depth discussion on Yorgos Lanthimos' The Lobster a listen. Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 2015 film WILL be spoiled in all THREE of our "takes." For more information/other episodes follow @WeExplainMovies and @Take3AMP. Episode Chapters: 3:00 Take 1 10:20 Take 2 31:00 Take 3

Nov 11, 20191 hr 42 min

32. My Bad, So Sorry (Terminator 2: Judgment Day)

Terminator 2: Judgment Day(1991). The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! For spoiler time-stamps, check out our Instagram and Twitter @WeExplainMovies. Episode Chapters: 2:00 What did you watch this week? 20:00 Movie-related questions 30:50 Film discussion: T2 1:34:30 Ratings and reviews 1:39:30 Watchlist and Recommendations...

Nov 01, 20191 hr 44 min

31. Ya Been Corned (Children of the Corn)

Children of the Corn (1984). The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! Happy Harvest, listeners! This week Kayleen and Courtnee travel to Gatlin and return with corn and an explanation for Kimmy. Join us as we discuss cults and crops, in addition to some Halloween watches and Joker (2019). Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 1984 film WILL be spoiled in our discussion of The Blue Man Group, 24-year-old children, and why someone made...

Oct 25, 20191 hr 37 min

30. Money Scam Fish Boat Movie (Serenity)

Serenity (2019). The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! NOT the Firefly movie! This week, Kayleen blows your mind right open (?) in her explanation of the 2019 film starring Matthew McConamaid and Anne Hathaway. We'll ask the big questions like, "What was it all about?" and "Did anyone see this movie??" Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 2019 film WILL be spoiled in our discussion of Lincolns and whiskey. For spoiler time-stamps...

Oct 14, 20191 hr 44 min

29. We Wrap Round 4

Round 4 Wrap-Up. The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! This week, the girls update you on their viewings of Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Repo! The Genetic Opera, and Jolene. Round 5 begins next week, with an explanation of Serenity (2019) by Kayleen! Spoiler alert: We're talking three movies this week! For spoiler time-stamps and episode chapters, check out our Instagram and Twitter @WeExplainMovies. Episode Chapters: 1:30 ...

Oct 04, 201956 min

28. We Didn't Start The Fire (Ready or Not)

Ready or Not (2019). The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! Who doesn't love game night? Brides unknowingly marrying into a family that ritualistically sacrifices outsiders, perhaps?! Find out more as Kimmy and Kayleen explain this year's thriller/horror/romance/comedy, Ready or Not! Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 2019 film WILL be spoiled in our discussion of the LaDumbass family. For spoiler time-stamps and episode chapter...

Sep 27, 20191 hr 42 min

27. Jessica, No! Buckle Up! (Jolene)

Jolene (2008). The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! This week, Kimmy explains her favorite actress' feature film DEBUT! Jessica Chastain plays the ONLY beautiful woman in a world FULL of Christian Greys. Join us for an explanation of life on the road in this cross-country, life-spanning indie film, based on the short story by E.L. Doctorow. Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 2008 film WILL be spoiled in our discussion of Dolly...

Sep 20, 20191 hr 38 min

Simply Spoilers 2 (The Shawshank Redemption)

The Shawshank Redemption (1994). A mini-sode! Simply Spoilers 2. In time for the 25th Anniversary, and instead of our usual format, the three girls are focusing on one thing, and one thing only this episode: Stephen King and Frank Darabont's The Shawshank Redemption. Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 1994 film WILL be spoiled in our in-depth discussion of the snack that is Andy Dufresne.

Sep 09, 201958 min

26. No Bops, Only Bangers (Repo! The Genetic Opera)

Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008). The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! Get ready for guest star number three, in an episode recorded long ago. We'll have an in-depth discussion of midnight screenings and film rituals, the truest bangers in a movie-musical, and much, much more! Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 2008 film WILL be spoiled in our discussion of the absolute snack that is the Graverobber. For spoiler time-stamps and ...

Sep 02, 20191 hr 53 min

25. That's The CIA, Baby! (Confessions of a Dangerous Mind)

Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002). The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! SO. MANY. FACTS. Or are they lies? This week, Kayleen dives deep into the lives of Chuck Barris and Sammy Boy; in her explanation of George Clooney's directorial debut! Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 2002 film WILL be spoiled in our discussion of Skittles and minks. For spoiler time-stamps and episode chapters, check out our Instagram and Twitter ...

Aug 23, 20192 hr 7 min

24. The Shape of Water Went There (Crawl)

Crawl (2019). The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! The moment you've been waiting for: GATOR TIME. This week, Kayleen and Courtnee head to Florida, plant themselves in the eye of a hurricane, and bestow names upon the gators of Crawl. And Kimmy has to deal with it. Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 2019 film WILL be spoiled in our discussion of Terrance, Vanessa, and Mallory's Everglade escapades. For spoiler time-stamps and ...

Aug 12, 20191 hr 45 min

23. You Are The Rejection (The Perfection)

The Perfection (2019). The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! It's time for our second special surprise; as Kimmy and Courtnee recount all of what it means to be a cellist in the world of Netflix originals. This week, we're talking The Perfection (and other music prodigies). Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 2019 film WILL be spoiled in our discussion of yelling out predictions, playing the long game, and wishing magic were som...

Aug 05, 20191 hr 44 min

22. We Wrap Round 3

Round 3 Wrap-Up. The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! This week, the girls update you on their viewings of Death Becomes Her, The Crow, and Midsommar. Round 4 begins next week, with an explanation of The Perfection (to a special guest star)! Spoiler alert: We talk a lot of movies this week, and have posted spoiler time stamps on our Instagram and Twitter @weexplainmovies ^.^

Jul 26, 201959 min

21. Bionicles (Titan A.E.)

Titan A.E. (2000). The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! Who wouldn't want a space adventure about a moody young man a full decade before the technology was ready for it?! Oh, you've already seen the Star Wars prequels? And you LOVED them? Then how about you listen to our explanation of Don Bluth's Titan A.E. Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 2000 film WILL be spoiled in our discussion of cartoon butts, men who all look alike,...

Jul 20, 20191 hr 15 min

20. Did She Leave a Slutty Rock? (Midsommar)

Midsommar (2019). The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! We're just three girls that want to feel held. And go to Sweden. And maybe get a little crazy. This week, Kimmy & Courtnee urge Kayleen to visit the Hårga in their discussion of Ari Aster's (and Florence Pugh's) Midsommar. Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 2019 film WILL be spoiled in our discussion of yellow beverages.

Jul 12, 20192 hr 14 min

19. The Guitar Screams for Him (The Crow)

The Crow (1994). The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! Directions to the nearest Hot Topic, please. This week Kimmy & Kayleen sport plenty of eye-liner and dive deep into the cult classic, The Crow. Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 2019 film WILL be spoiled in our discussion of the infamous five: Eric Draven, Tin Tin, Funboi, T-Bird, and Skank.

Jul 01, 20191 hr 58 min

18. You Keep Quiet, Woman! (Late Night)

Late Night (2019). The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! Hard-core-Office-Fan Courtnee takes on the explanation of Mindy Kaling's Late Night. Follow along if you have or *haven't* seen it, and find out what it means to be a WomAn In ThE WorKPlacE?! Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 2019 film WILL be spoiled in our discussion of comedy, feminism, and llamas.

Jun 21, 20192 hr 3 min

17. You're Hot, & You're Old (Death Becomes Her)

Death Becomes Her (1992). The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! Honoring one of her favorite film legends, Kayleen explains Robert Zemeckis' killer comedy, Death Becomes Her! Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 1992 film WILL be spoiled in our discussion of Chicken Run.

Jun 14, 20192 hr 2 min

16. Old Men Fascinate Me (The Intruder)

The Intruder (2019). The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! This week, we're all about those B-list thrillers, as Kayleen & Courtnee explain the many woes of Scott and Annie's experience with homeownership in The Intruder. Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 2019 film WILL be spoiled in our discussion of how Dennis Quaid became the King of Napa.

Jun 07, 20192 hr 5 min

15. We Wrap Round 2

Round 2 Wrap-Up. The premise of the show: Two or one of us explain a movie to the other two or one of us-- in its entirety! This week, the girls update you on their viewings of Swiss Army Man, Shazam!, and Drop Dead Gorgeous. Round 3 begins next week, with an explanation from Kayleen! Spoiler alert: We talk a lot of movies this week, and have posted spoiler time stamps on our Instagram and Twitter @weexplainmovies ^.^

May 31, 20191 hr 20 min

Simply Spoilers 1 (Avengers: Endgame)

Avengers: Endgame (2019). Our first mini-sode! Simply Spoilers 1. Instead of our usual format, the three girls are focusing on one thing, and one thing only this episode: ENDGAME. Spoiler alert: The ENTIRETY of the 2019 film WILL be spoiled in our in-depth discussion of "whatever it takes!"

May 27, 20191 hr 6 min
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