Independence Day Special NEW Episode! You’ve seen the memes. You’ve heard the line: “I’m gonna steal the Declaration of Independence.” If you’re anything like me, that alone might’ve convinced you National Treasure wasn’t for you. I thought it was going to be overly patriotic, too Disneyfied, or worse—Nicolas Cage screaming about ancient glasses. I was wrong. In this special July 4th episode, I sit down with the one and only National Treasure superfan, Harry Marks, to dig into the movie’s histor...
Jul 04, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Join filmmaker and film critic Kt Baldassaro (@MovieRuntime) as she welcomes guest Crystal Justine (@HeyCrystalJ)—creator of TheCinemaNook.com —for a deep dive into Joe Wright’s Pride & Prejudice (2005). From manic pixie dream girls and horror community drama to ADHD writing chaos and the enduring power of practical effects, this episode is a warm, chaotic, and cinematic deep cut. In this episode, we explore: • Why the Pride & Prejudice rain scene still emotionally wrecks us• What it mea...
Jun 15, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Paprika (2006) Is Better Than Inception? Talking Satoshi Kon, Dreams, and Fandoms with Aaron Wood This week, we’re diving into a movie I love with someone I think you’re going to love too—illustrator, designer, and board game artist Aaron Wood. We’re talking Paprika (2006), Satoshi Kon’s visually wild, brain-bending anime that’s basically Inception before Inception —but weirder, and honestly, better. Aaron had never seen it before, so we use that as a jumping-off point to explore: The ethics of ...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 34
In this recut mini-episode from Season One, we revisit our conversation with guest Rocky Calsetta —but this time, we skip the setup and go straight to the post-watch reveal. Rocky finally saw Raiders of the Lost Ark ... and you might be surprised by his take. We’re trimming down the two-part episodes from our early days and spotlighting the moments that matter most: how people feel after facing the films they’ve long avoided. 🎙 Hosted by Kt Baldassaro 📅 Mini-episodes drop on the 1st , full epi...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 33
🎙️ Birthday Special: Revisiting The Last Unicorn (1982) w/ Marta McFly | MovieRuntime Podcast ✨ In this heartfelt birthday episode, host Kt (@MovieRuntime) is joined by film critic and nostalgia queen Marta McFly (@marta.mcfly) to take a wild, emotional, and insightful journey through the animated cult classic The Last Unicorn (1982). We’re talking unicorn theology, feminist fantasy, lost innocence, harpy trauma , and why this film hits differently as an adult. Whether you grew up with it or ju...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Season 2Ep. 31
🎉 APRIL FOOLS! Bet you weren’t expecting a new episode today, huh? But here we are—diving into one of the most unexpected Disney animation discussions ever! 🔥 A Goofy Movie (1995): Disney classic or overhyped nostalgia? 🚫 I don’t do Disney animation. 🚫 I don’t do musicals. 🚫 And I couldn’t even tell you who Goofy is. But with the upcoming documentary Not Just a Goof (April 7th on Disney+) and the 30th anniversary of this 90s animated film, my longtime friend Jared Skolnick finally convinced...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 31
🎬 What if you watched No Country for Old Men for the first time? Writer & podcaster Harry Marks (@lobbyintros) takes on the Coen Brothers’ dark, eerie classic—will he love it or hate it? 😱 We break down the film’s chilling atmosphere, the cryptic ending, and Javier Bardem’s terrifying performance . Plus, Harry brings his storytelling expertise to the table in a way you won’t want to miss! 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives! 📖 Check out Harry’s books: ➡️ Cabinet of Curiosities – https://a.co...
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 48 min•Season 2Ep. 30
🎙 What If I Don’t Like It? – MINI Episode: Bad Boys & Michael Bay Is Michael Bay’s Bad Boys actually worth watching? Or is it just loud, over-the-top chaos? In this Mini Episode of What If I Don’t Like It? , host Kt Baldassaro and special guest, Arielle Faye-Foulds both experience this 90s action blockbuster for the first time —and they're not sure what to expect. This was part of our Mikes You Might Not Like series—where we looked at films from Mikes with a controversial reputation. And fe...
Mar 01, 2025•55 min•Season 2Ep. 28
🚨 FIRST-TIME WATCH ALERT! 🚨 Matt Strackbein ( @TheLetterhack ) has NEVER seen The Cabin in the Woods … until now. 😱 In this episode of What If I Don’t Like It? , we take a deep dive into one of the most brilliant meta-horror films ever made. 🎬Expect: 🧠 A breakdown of how Cabin in the Woods deconstructs horror tropes 👀 Matt’s real-time reaction to watching it for the first time 🎙️ A deep discussion on what makes this movie so special for horror fans Will Matt love it? Or will he wish he sk...
Feb 14, 2025•2 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 28
What If I Don’t Like It? - FIRST EVER Mini Episode! 🎉 Welcome to the very first Mini Episode of What If I Don’t Like It? with your host, Kt Baldassaro! 🎬🔥 These new bite-sized episodes will drop on the 1st of every month and serve as remixes of Season One’s best moments—perfect for anyone who might’ve missed them! We’re also rolling out a fresh new format! Going forward, Part One of each new episode will be split into two short videos—one where I hype up the movie and explain why I think it’s...
Feb 01, 2025•49 min•Season 2Ep. 27
In this time-traveling installment of What If I Don’t Like It? , Kt Baldassaro sits down with Lisa Ponce to unravel her love for the iconic Back to the Future franchise—well, most of it. While Lisa passionately celebrates the brilliance of parts 1 and 3, there’s a surprising twist: she’s never seen part 2! Why the gap in her cinematic journey? What makes the first and third films so special to her? And does skipping the middle chapter change the way she views the story as a whole? Together, Kt a...
Jan 01, 2025•2 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 26
This episode on What If I Don’t Like It? — we're diving into the world of Wicked , the hit musical based on The Wizard of Oz . But here's the twist: I know almost nothing about musicals, and I may not even like them all that much! 😬 Joining me is Kristina Oakes, a Wicked expert who's got the inside scoop on both the musical and the book. We’re going to see if her high expectations will turn me into a fan… or if I’ll be left in the dust. Will I be swept away by the magic? Or is this a case of me...
Dec 01, 2024•3 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 25
For the thrilling conclusion to Season 1 of What If I Don’t Like It?, Kt Baldassaro is joined by the iconic Bonnie Burton—writer, journalist, and pop culture enthusiast known for her work in the worlds of geek culture, including Star Wars fandom and beyond. In this episode, Bonnie tackles Interview with the Vampire (1994), the film adaptation of Anne Rice’s beloved novel. Despite her status as an Anne Rice superfan, Bonnie has famously avoided watching this one for years, all because of a single...
Nov 15, 2024•2 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Join Kt Baldassaro and her sister, Kristin, in this nostalgic episode of What If I Don’t Like It? as they finally finish a film that’s haunted their childhood: From Dusk Till Dawn! Back in 1996, the sisters started watching this Tarantino classic together, only to be interrupted by their older brother who deemed it too salacious for young eyes. Now, nearly thirty years later, they dive back into the wild world of vampires and mayhem to see if it lives up to their memories. But that’s not all—the...
Nov 02, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this exciting new episode, Kt Baldassaro takes you on a whimsical journey as she finally dives into the beloved animated series *Over the Garden Wall*! 🌟 Ever wonder why some shows just slip under the radar? Kt shares her candid thoughts on why she never watched this iconic series until now, and what it was like to experience its magic for the first time. Join Kt for a refreshing hour of solo storytelling, where she reflects on the show's enchanting visuals, captivating characters, and the e...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In the latest episode of *What If I Don’t Like It?*, Forrest Miller, founder and head host of Movie Night Extravaganza, joins us to talk about *Point Break*—an action-packed classic he’s never seen! 🏄♂️💥 While Forrest isn't the biggest fan of the action genre, we dive into what makes *Point Break* stand out, from the intense surfing sequences to the unforgettable moments that have made this movie iconic. Will he be swayed, or will the action fall flat? Tune in for a fresh perspective on a cul...
Oct 01, 2024•2 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode of *What If I Don't Like It?*, I sit down with Brett Kelley—graphic designer, cinephile, and all-around fun guy—to dive deep into *There Will Be Blood*. Together, we dissect what makes this movie a gripping character study (spoiler: it's more than just milkshakes) and talk about why films set in historical contexts—and that are themselves “old”—can be tricky to pin down with meaning. We’ll also get into Brett’s current art projects and where you can stalk—I mean, follow—his creat...
Sep 15, 2024•3 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 20
🎙️ What If I Don’t Like It? with Kt Baldassaro is back with a thrilling new episode that dives deep into the spine-chilling world of horror! Join Kt and special guest Alexis Gentry, the creative force behind Trashwire.com, as they dissect the 2014 sensation, It Follows . In this episode, Alexis and Kt explore the eerie and unsettling nature of the film, discussing how trauma can create an isolating fear that disrupts our ability to connect with others. They dive into the film’s slow-burn suspen...
Sep 01, 2024•2 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This episode we are joined again by a guest from one of our early episodes, Rocky Calsetta, from episode four: Raiders of the Lost Ark. He’s taking the challenge AGAIN this time with Midsommar since he really does not like Ari Aster, but has only seen one of his films ever! Find out which one and why he hated it as we explore this moody Horror/ Mystery from 2019. Rocky’s “Letterboxd Top Four” Young Frankenstein (1974) Spaceballs (1987) Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006) The Princess Bride (...
Aug 15, 2024•2 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This episode we have our first guest from the #Filmtok Community, Brandon White. For those unsure of what that means: I met Brandon through the film critic and reviewing community on TikTok under the hashtag #filmtok. When he first said that he had an aversion to the director, Brian Levant - I said “Who?” The director of The Flinstones in Viva Rock Vegas, and The Christmas Story 2 - both sequels, AND the director of a film he had not yet seen: Jingle All the Way. While I do not like Christmas mo...
Aug 01, 2024•3 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 17
This episode we are joined again by a guest from a previous episode - Conan Neutron, who came on for our Valentine’s Day episode to talk about Moonstruck. Since he was willing to take a chance on a romcom, it felt only far for me to take a chance on his # 1 favourite film of all time: Network! Join us as we discuss this absolutely noteworthy film that seems to somehow not be on everyone’s radar- myself included! Even though it’s got ten oscar nominations, and four wins. Mind you, three films hav...
Jul 15, 2024•3 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This episode we discussed the 1985 Japanese Comedy/Western with writer/director Jacob Davison. You may know him from his short film work - I have spoken about his film, Ei8ht on my TikTok short film reviews - or from his two podcasts: Eye on Horror with iHorror.com and The Hallow-Rewind Podcast. While he never specifically avoided the film, Tampopo, he was never really drawn into seeing it. I’m so glad that he didn't because this allowed me to have a wonderful conversation with him about the rol...
Jul 01, 2024•2 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This episode we talk with our VERY FIRST ever guest, my husband, Scott Tundermann, about a film he’s been wanting me to see for a while, the 1984 Sci-Fi Comedy, Ice Pirates. He hasn’t seen it since he was a kid, but remembers really thinking it was funny and often wonders why no one else seems to know about it, or have heard of it. I keep confusing it with the 2005 Pirates, which is the highest budget porno made. Join us as we descend into the chaos of Hollywood budgets and rewrites, while we lo...
Jun 15, 2024•2 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This episode has been a long time in the making. Since the second episode when our most frequent guest to date and true friend of the show, Arielle Faye-Foulds came on and we discussed Bad Boys. During that conversation it came to light that I had not yet seen the 2000’s animated insanity, The Emperor’s New Groove. Normally, I’m pretty averse to Disney films, animated films for children, and David Spade, so I will admit that I was exceptionally hesitant to agree to see this one. Although once I ...
Jun 01, 2024•2 hr•Season 1Ep. 13
Continuing our month of May with the other co-host of Opinions MAY Vary, we have Jayare on to discuss why he has not yet seen ANY of the Lord of the Ring Trilogy! Since it would be absurd to have him watch all three films and a BEAST of a discussion to fit into this show, we decided to have them watch the first film, Fellowship of the Ring. This way, if they enjoy it, they can continue to watch the series. The show focuses a lot on the idea of how to properly introduce a film, book, or any kind ...
May 15, 2024•2 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode we talk with another long time friend of mine, Alex Squiers. You've definitely heard me talk about him on this podcast before. He did the special effects for my film, Girl in the Basement, as well as a lot of the stuff on Jared Skolnick's early work in MA. He also co-hosted another LONG running (over ten years) podcast called Opinions May Vary. Since it's May, we're having him and then the other cohost of the show, Jayare, on this month for what I'm calling Opinions MAY Vary May....
May 02, 2024•2 hr 55 min•Season 1Ep. 11
One of the very first actors that gets brought up when I talk about the concept of this podcast is Adam Sandler. He is incredibly divisive. One group of people will like him for his comedy but not his dramatic roles, and the other group will like him and hate him for exactly the opposite reasons. He truly seems to be an actor who can't quite break this cycle. So when Spaceman (2024) came out on Netflix, and I saw that, yet again, Sandler is attempting to expand his capacity as a dramatic actor b...
Apr 15, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Don’t worry, there are no pranks as part of episode 9, even though it is coming out on the first of April. Save your anxiety about unforeseen pranks and use it instead on the movie we’re covering: Eli Roth’s Green Inferno! We’re joined by actress, singer, writer, and Movie Night Extravaganza’s resident Greta Gerwig correspondent: Lauren Chouinard. She tells us about her upcoming performance in the Bay Area Diverse Musical production of American Psycho the musical. (Book by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa...
Apr 01, 2024•2 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This episode we have on writer, director, editor, and cinematographer and personal friend, Jared Skolnick. Jared and I have worked on several projects over the years including my first script, Girl in the Basement. He’s an incredibly astute filmmaker with a lot of experience watching and talking about films. If you know one thing about Jared it’s his love for Steven Spielberg, but when I first started talking to Jared he mentioned having never seen Goonies (1985)! He’s exactly the right age to h...
Mar 15, 2024•2 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 8
We’re joined in this episode by a close personal friend of mine - hell, he’s in my weekly DnD group, so you know that means he’s good people - artist, designer, actor and “scary maker” Brett Kelley. He’s managed not only to have never seen the 1995 crime thriller classic, The Usual Suspects, but he doesn’t even know the twist ending! Join me as we breakdown some of the issues around this film in our current climate and see if it can still surprise a modern viewer. Links: Follow Kt on TikTok and ...
Mar 01, 2024•2 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
